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Applies to: System Center Configuration Manager (Current Branch)

In Configuration Manager, client and site server components record process information in individual log files. You can use the information in these log files to help you troubleshoot issues that might occur. By default, Configuration Manager enables logging for client and server components.

For more general information about log files in Configuration Manager, see About log files. That article includes information on the tools to use, how to configure the logs, and where to find them.

The following sections provide details about the different log files available to you. Monitor Configuration Manager client and server logs for operation details, and view error information to troubleshoot problems.

Client log files

The following sections list the log files related to client operations and client installation.

Client operations

The following table lists the log files located on the Configuration Manager client.

Log nameDescription
CAS.logThe Content Access service. Maintains the local package cache on the client.
Ccm32BitLauncher.logRecords actions for starting applications on the client marked run as 32 bit.
CcmEval.logRecords Configuration Manager client status evaluation activities and details for components that are required by the Configuration Manager client.
CcmEvalTask.logRecords the Configuration Manager client status evaluation activities that are initiated by the evaluation scheduled task.
CcmExec.logRecords activities of the client and the SMS Agent Host service. This log file also includes information about enabling and disabling wake-up proxy.
CcmMessaging.logRecords activities related to communication between the client and management points.
CCMNotificationAgent.logRecords activities related to client notification operations.
Ccmperf.logRecords activities related to the maintenance and capture of data related to client performance counters.
CcmRestart.logRecords client service restart activity.
CCMSDKProvider.logRecords activities for the client SDK interfaces.
CertificateMaintenance.logMaintains certificates for Active Directory Domain Services and management points.
CIDownloader.logRecords details about configuration item definition downloads.
CITaskMgr.logRecords tasks that are initiated for each application and deployment type, such as content download and install or uninstall actions.
ClientAuth.logRecords signing and authentication activity for the client.
ClientIDManagerStartup.logCreates and maintains the client GUID and identifies tasks performed during client registration and assignment.
ClientLocation.logRecords tasks that are related to client site assignment.
CMHttpsReadiness.logRecords the results of running the Configuration Manager HTTPS Readiness Assessment Tool. This tool checks whether computers have a public key infrastructure (PKI) client authentication certificate that can be used with Configuration Manager.
CmRcService.logRecords information for the remote control service.
CoManagementHandler.logUse to troubleshoot co-management on the client.
ContentTransferManager.logSchedules the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) or Server Message Block (SMB) to download or access packages.
DataTransferService.logRecords all BITS communication for policy or package access.
DeltaDownload.logRecords information about the download of express updates and updates downloaded using Delivery Optimization.
EndpointProtectionAgentRecords information about the installation of the System Center Endpoint Protection client and the application of antimalware policy to that client.
execmgr.logRecords details about packages and task sequences that run on the client.
ExpressionSolver.logRecords details about enhanced detection methods that are used when verbose or debug logging is turned on.
ExternalEventAgent.logRecords the history of Endpoint Protection malware detection and events related to client status.
FileBITS.logRecords all SMB package access tasks.
FileSystemFile.logRecords the activity of the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) provider for software inventory and file collection.
FSPStateMessage.logRecords the activity for state messages that are sent to the fallback status point by the client.
InternetProxy.logRecords the network proxy configuration and use activity for the client.
InventoryAgent.logRecords activities of hardware inventory, software inventory, and heartbeat discovery actions on the client.
LocationCache.logRecords the activity for location cache use and maintenance for the client.
LocationServices.logRecords the client activity for locating management points, software update points, and distribution points.
M365AHandler.logInformation about the Desktop Analytics settings policy
MaintenanceCoordinator.logRecords the activity for general maintenance tasks for the client.
Mifprovider.logRecords the activity of the WMI provider for Management Information Format (MIF) files.
mtrmgr.logMonitors all software metering processes.
PolicyAgent.logRecords requests for policies made by using the Data Transfer Service.
PolicyAgentProvider.logRecords policy changes.
PolicyEvaluator.logRecords details about the evaluation of policies on client computers, including policies from software updates.
PolicyPlatformClient.logRecords the process of remediation and compliance for all providers located in Program FilesMicrosoft Policy Platform, except the file provider.
PolicySdk.logRecords activities for policy system SDK interfaces.
Pwrmgmt.logRecords information about enabling or disabling and configuring the wake-up proxy client settings.
PwrProvider.logRecords the activities of the power management provider (PWRInvProvider) hosted in the WMI service. On all supported versions of Windows, the provider enumerates the current settings on computers during hardware inventory and applies power plan settings.
SCClient_<domain>@<username>_1.logRecords the activity in Software Center for the specified user on the client computer.
SCClient_<domain>@<username>_2.logRecords the historical activity in Software Center for the specified user on the client computer.
Scheduler.logRecords activities of scheduled tasks for all client operations.
SCNotify_<domain>@<username>_1.logRecords the activity for notifying users about software for the specified user.
SCNotify_<domain>@<username>_1-<date_time>.logRecords the historical information for notifying users about software for the specified user.
setuppolicyevaluator.logRecords configuration and inventory policy creation in WMI.
SleepAgent_<domain>@SYSTEM_0.logThe main log file for wake-up proxy.
smscliui.logRecords use of the Configuration Manager client in Control Panel.
SrcUpdateMgr.logRecords activity for installed Windows Installer applications that are updated with current distribution point source locations.
StatusAgent.logRecords status messages that are created by the client components.
SWMTRReportGen.logGenerates a use data report that is collected by the metering agent. This data is logged in Mtrmgr.log.
UserAffinity.logRecords details about user device affinity.
VirtualApp.logRecords information specific to the evaluation of Application Virtualization (App-V) deployment types.
Wedmtrace.logRecords operations related to write filters on Windows Embedded clients.
wakeprxy-install.logRecords installation information when clients receive the client setting option to turn on wake-up proxy.
wakeprxy-uninstall.logRecords information about uninstalling wake-up proxy when clients receive the client setting option to turn off wake-up proxy, if wake-up proxy was previously turned on.

Client installation

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to the installation of the Configuration Manager client.

Log nameDescription
ccmsetup.logRecords ccmsetup.exe tasks for client setup, client upgrade, and client removal. Can be used to troubleshoot client installation problems.
ccmsetup-ccmeval.logRecords ccmsetup.exe tasks for client status and remediation.
CcmRepair.logRecords the repair activities of the client agent.
client.msi.logRecords setup tasks performed by client.msi. Can be used to troubleshoot client installation or removal problems.

Client for Linux and UNIX

Important

Starting in version 1902, Configuration Manager doesn't support Linux or UNIX clients.

Consider Microsoft Azure Management for managing Linux servers. Azure solutions have extensive Linux support that in most cases exceed Configuration Manager functionality, including end-to-end patch management for Linux.

The Configuration Manager client for Linux and UNIX records information in the following log files:

Tip

Use CMTrace to view the log files for the client for Linux and UNIX.

Log nameDetails
Scxcm.logThe log file for the core service of the Configuration Manager client for Linux and UNIX (ccmexec.bin). This log file contains information about the installation and ongoing operations of ccmexec.bin.
By default, this log file is located at /var/opt/microsoft/scxcm.log
To change the location of the log file, edit /opt/microsoft/configmgr/etc/scxcm.conf and change the PATH field. You don't need to restart the client computer or service for the change to take effect.
You can set the log level to one of four different settings.
Scxcmprovider.logThe log file for the CIM service of the Configuration Manager client for Linux and UNIX (omiserver.bin). This log file contains information about the ongoing operations of nwserver.bin.
This log is located at/var/opt/microsoft/configmgr/scxcmprovider.log
To change the location of the log file, edit /opt/microsoft/omi/etc/scxcmprovider.conf and change the PATH field. You don't need to restart the client computer or service for the change to take effect.
You can set the log level to one of three settings.

Both log files support several levels of logging:

  • scxcm.log. To change the log level, edit /opt/microsoft/configmgr/etc/scxcm.conf and change each instance of the MODULE tag to the log level you want:

    • ERROR: Indicates problems that require attention

    • WARNING: Indicates possible problems for client operations

    • INFO: More detailed logging that indicates the status of various events on the client

    • TRACE: Verbose logging that typically is used to diagnose problems

  • scxcmprovider.log. To change the log level, edit /opt/microsoft/omi/etc/scxcmprovider.conf and change each instance of the MODULE tag to the log level you want:

    • ERROR: Indicates problems that require attention

    • WARNING: Indicates possible problems for client operations

    • INFO: More detailed logging that indicates the status of various events on the client

Under normal operating conditions, use the ERROR log level. This log level creates the smallest log file. As the log level is increased from ERROR to WARNING, to INFO, and then to TRACE, a larger log file is created as more data is written to the file.

Manage log files for the Linux and UNIX client

The client for Linux and UNIX doesn't limit the maximum size of the client log files. It also doesn't automatically copy the contents of its .log files to another file, such as to a .lo_ file. If you want to control the maximum size of log files, implement a process to manage the log files independent from the Configuration Manager client for Linux and UNIX.

For example, you can use the standard Linux and UNIX command logrotate to manage the size and rotation of the client log files. The Configuration Manager client for Linux and UNIX has an interface that enables logrotate to signal the client when the log rotation completes, so the client can resume logging to the log file.

For information about logrotate, see the documentation for the Linux and UNIX distributions that you use.

Client for Mac computers

The Configuration Manager client for Mac computers records information in the following log files:

Log nameDetails
CCMClient-<date_time>.logRecords activities that are related to the Mac client operations, including application management, inventory, and error logging.
This log file is located in the /Library/Application Support/Microsoft/CCM/Logs folder on the Mac computer.
CCMAgent-<date_time>.logRecords information that is related to client operations, including user sign in and sign out operations, and Mac computer activity.
This log file is in the ~/Library/Logs folder on the Mac computer.
CCMNotifications-<date_time>.logRecords activities that are related to Configuration Manager notifications displayed on the Mac computer.
This log file is located in the ~/Library/Logs folder on the Mac computer.
CCMPrefPane-<date_time>.logRecords activities related to the Configuration Manager preferences dialog box on the Mac computer, which includes general status and error logging.
This log file is located in the ~/Library/Logs folder on the Mac computer.

The log file SMS_DM.log on the site system server also records communication between Mac computers and the management point that is set up for mobile devices and Mac computers.

Server log files

The following sections list log files that are on the site server or that are related to specific site system roles.

Site server and site systems

The following table lists the log files that are on the Configuration Manager site server and site system servers.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
adctrl.logRecords enrollment processing activity.Site server
ADForestDisc.logRecords Active Directory Forest Discovery actions.Site server
adminservice.logRecords actions for the SMS Provider administration service REST APIComputer with the SMS Provider
ADService.logRecords account creation and security group details in Active Directory.Site server
adsgdis.logRecords Active Directory Group Discovery actions.Site server
adsysdis.logRecords Active Directory System Discovery actions.Site server
adusrdis.logRecords Active Directory User Discovery actions.Site server
BusinessAppProcessWorker.logRecords processing for Microsoft Store for Business apps.Site server
ccm.logRecords activities for client push installation.Site server
CertMgr.logRecords certificate activities for intrasite communication.Site system server
chmgr.logRecords activities of the client health manager.Site server
Cidm.logRecords changes to the client settings by the Client Install Data Manager (CIDM).Site server
colleval.logRecords details about when collections are created, changed, and deleted by the Collection Evaluator.Site server
compmon.logRecords the status of component threads monitored for the site server.Site system server
compsumm.logRecords Component Status Summarizer tasks.Site server
ComRegSetup.logRecords the initial installation of COM registration results for a site server.Site system server
dataldr.logRecords information about the processing of MIF files and hardware inventory in the Configuration Manager database.Site server
ddm.logRecords activities of the discovery data manager.Site server
despool.logRecords incoming site-to-site communication transfers.Site server
distmgr.logRecords details about package creation, compression, delta replication, and information updates.Site server
EPCtrlMgr.logRecords information about the syncing of malware threat information from the Endpoint Protection site system role server with the Configuration Manager database.Site server
EPMgr.logRecords the status of the Endpoint Protection site system role.Site system server
EPSetup.logProvides information about the installation of the Endpoint Protection site system role.Site system server
EnrollSrv.logRecords activities of the enrollment service process.Site system server
EnrollWeb.logRecords activities of the enrollment website process.Site system server
fspmgr.logRecords activities of the fallback status point site system role.Site system server
hman.logRecords information about site configuration changes, and about the publishing of site information in Active Directory Domain Services.Site server
Inboxast.logRecords the files that are moved from the management point to the corresponding INBOXES folder on the site server.Site server
inboxmgr.logRecords file transfer activities between inbox folders.Site server
inboxmon.logRecords the processing of inbox files and performance counter updates.Site server
invproc.logRecords the forwarding of MIF files from a secondary site to its parent site.Site server
migmctrl.logRecords information for Migration actions that involve migration jobs, shared distribution points, and distribution point upgrades.Top-level site in the Configuration Manager hierarchy, and each child primary site.
In a multi-primary site hierarchy, use the log file that is created at the central administration site.
mpcontrol.logRecords the registration of the management point with Windows Internet Name Service (WINS). Records the availability of the management point every 10 minutes.Site system server
mpfdm.logRecords the actions of the management point component that moves client files to the corresponding INBOXES folder on the site server.Site system server
mpMSI.logRecords details about the management point installation.Site server
MPSetup.logRecords the management point installation wrapper process.Site server
netdisc.logRecords Network Discovery actions.Site server
NotiCtrl.logApplication request notifications.Site server
ntsvrdis.logRecords the discovery activity of site system servers.Site server
ObjreplmgrRecords the processing of object change notifications for replication.Site server
offermgr.logRecords advertisement updates.Site server
offersum.logRecords the summarization of deployment status messages.Site server
OfflineServicingMgr.logRecords the activities of applying updates to operating system image files.Site server
outboxmon.logRecords the processing of outbox files and performance counter updates.Site server
PerfSetup.logRecords the results of the installation of performance counters.Site system server
PkgXferMgr.logRecords the actions of the SMS_Executive component that is responsible for sending content from a primary site to a remote distribution point.Site server
policypv.logRecords updates to the client policies to reflect changes to client settings or deployments.Primary site server
rcmctrl.logRecords the activities of database replication between sites in the hierarchy.Site server
replmgr.logRecords the replication of files between the site server components and the Scheduler component.Site server
ResourceExplorer.logRecords errors, warnings, and information about running Resource Explorer.Computer that runs the Configuration Manager console
ruleengine.logRecords details about automatic deployment rules for the identification, content download, and software update group and deployment creation.Site server
schedule.logRecords details about site-to-site job and file replication.Site server
sender.logRecords the files that transfer by file-based replication between sites.Site server
sinvproc.logRecords information about the processing of software inventory data to the site database.Site server
sitecomp.logRecords details about the maintenance of the installed site components on all site system servers in the site.Site server
sitectrl.logRecords site setting changes made to site control objects in the database.Site server
sitestat.logRecords the availability and disk space monitoring process of all site systems.Site server
SMS_AZUREAD_DISCOVERY_AGENT.logLog file for synchronization of collection membership results to Azure Active directory. This was first introduced as a pre-release feature starting in Configuration Manager version 1906.Site server
SMS_BUSINESS_APP_PROCESS_MANAGER.logLog file for component that synchronizes apps from the Microsoft Store for Business.Site server
SMS_ISVUPDATES_SYNCAGENT.logLog file for synchronization of third-party software updates starting in Configuration Manager version 1806.Top-level software update point in the Configuration Manager hierarchy.
SMS_PhasedDeployment.logLog file for phased deploymentsTop-level site in the Configuration Manager hierarchy
SmsAdminUI.logRecords Configuration Manager console activity.Computer that runs the Configuration Manager console
SMSAWEBSVCSetup.logRecords the installation activities of the Application Catalog web service.Site system server
smsbkup.logRecords output from the site backup process.Site server
smsdbmon.logRecords database changes.Site server
SMSENROLLSRVSetup.logRecords the installation activities of the enrollment web service.Site system server
SMSENROLLWEBSetup.logRecords the installation activities of the enrollment website.Site system server
smsexec.logRecords the processing of all site server component threads.Site server or site system server
SMSFSPSetup.logRecords messages generated by the installation of a fallback status point.Site system server
SMSPORTALWEBSetup.logRecords the installation activities of the Application Catalog website.Site system server
SMSProv.logRecords WMI provider access to the site database.Computer with the SMS Provider
srsrpMSI.logRecords detailed results of the reporting point installation process from the MSI output.Site system server
srsrpsetup.logRecords results of the reporting point installation process.Site system server
statesys.logRecords the processing of state system messages.Site server
statmgr.logRecords the writing of all status messages to the database.Site server
swmproc.logRecords the processing of metering files and settings.Site server

Site server installation

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to site installation.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
ConfigMgrPrereq.logRecords prerequisite component evaluation and installation activities.Site server
ConfigMgrSetup.logRecords detailed output from the site server setup.Site Server
ConfigMgrSetupWizard.logRecords information related to activity in the Setup Wizard.Site Server
SMS_BOOTSTRAP.logRecords information about the progress of launching the secondary site installation process. Details of the actual setup process are contained in ConfigMgrSetup.log.Site Server
smstsvc.logRecords information about the installation, use, and removal of a Windows service that is used to test network connectivity and permissions between servers, using the computer account of the server that initiates the connection.Site server and site system server

Data warehouse service point

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to the data warehouse service point.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
DWSSMSI.logRecords messages generated by the installation of a data warehouse service point.Site system server
DWSSSetup.logRecords messages generated by the installation of a data warehouse service point.Site system server
Microsoft.ConfigMgrDataWarehouse.logRecords information about data synchronization between the site database and the data warehouse database.Site system server

Fallback status point

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to the fallback status point.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
FspIsapiRecords details about communications to the fallback status point from mobile device legacy clients and client computers.Site system server
fspMSI.logRecords messages generated by the installation of a fallback status point.Site system server
fspmgr.logRecords activities of the fallback status point site system role.Site system server

Management point

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The following table lists the log files that contain information related to the management point.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
CcmIsapi.logRecords client messaging activity on the endpoint.Site system server
MP_CliReg.logRecords the client registration activity processed by the management point.Site system server
MP_Ddr.logRecords the conversion of XML.ddr records from clients, and then copies them to the site server.Site system server
MP_Framework.logRecords the activities of the core management point and client framework components.Site system server
MP_GetAuth.logRecords client authorization activity.Site system server
MP_GetPolicy.logRecords policy request activity from client computers.Site system server
MP_Hinv.logRecords details about the conversion of XML hardware inventory records from clients and the copy of those files to the site server.Site system server
MP_Location.logRecords location request and reply activity from clients.Site system server
MP_OOBMgr.logRecords the management point activities related to receiving an OTP from a client.Site system server
MP_Policy.logRecords policy communication.Site system server
MP_Relay.logRecords the transfer of files that are collected from the client.Site system server
MP_Retry.logRecords hardware inventory retry processes.Site system server
MP_Sinv.logRecords details about the conversion of XML software inventory records from clients and the copy of those files to the site server.Site system server
MP_SinvCollFile.logRecords details about file collection.Site system server
MP_Status.logRecords details about the conversion of XML.svf status message files from clients and the copy of those files to the site server.Site system server
mpcontrol.logRecords the registration of the management point with WINS. Records the availability of the management point every 10 minutes.Site server
mpfdm.logRecords the actions of the management point component that moves client files to the corresponding INBOXES folder on the site server.Site system server
mpMSI.logRecords details about the management point installation.Site server
MPSetup.logRecords the management point installation wrapper process.Site server
UserService.logRecords user requests from Software Center, retrieving/installing user-available applications from the server.Site system server

Service connection point

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to the service connection point.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
CertMgr.logRecords certificate and proxy account information.Site server
CollEval.logRecords details about when collections are created, changed, and deleted by the Collection Evaluator.Primary site and central administration site
Cloudusersync.logRecords license enablement for users.Computer with the service connection point
Dataldr.logRecords information about the processing of MIF files.Site server
ddm.logRecords activities of the discovery data manager.Site server
Distmgr.logRecords details about content distribution requests.Top-level site server
Dmpdownloader.logRecords details about downloads from Microsoft Intune.Computer with the service connection point
Dmpuploader.logRecords detail related to uploading database changes to Microsoft Intune.Computer with the service connection point
hman.logRecords information about message forwarding.Site server
MSfBSyncWorker.logRecords information about the communication with the Microsoft Store for Business.Computer with the service connection point
objreplmgr.logRecords the processing of policy and assignment.Primary site server
PolicyPV.logRecords policy generation of all policies.Site server
outgoingcontentmanager.logRecords content uploaded to Microsoft Intune.Computer with the service connection point
Sitecomp.logRecords details of service connection point installation.Site server
SmsAdminUI.logRecords Configuration Manager console activity.Computer that runs the Configuration Manager console
SMS_CLOUDCONNECTION.logRecords information about cloud services.Computer with the service connection point
Smsprov.logRecords activities performed by the SMS Provider. Configuration Manager console activities use the SMS Provider.Computer with the SMS Provider
SrvBoot.logRecords details about the service connection point installer service.Computer with the service connection point
Statesys.logRecords the processing of mobile device management messages.Primary site and central administration site

Software update point

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to the software update point.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
objreplmgr.logRecords details about the replication of software updates notification files from a parent site to child sites.Site server
PatchDownloader.logRecords details about the process of downloading software updates from the update source to the download destination on the site server.When you manually download updates, this file is in your %temp% directory on the computer where you use the console. For automatic deployment rules, if the Configuration Manager client is installed on the site server, this file is on the site server in %windir%CCMLogs.
ruleengine.logRecords details about automatic deployment rules for the identification, content download, and software update group and deployment creation.Site server
SMS_ISVUPDATES_SYNCAGENT.logLog file for synchronization of third-party software updates starting in Configuration Manager version 1806.Top-level software update point in the Configuration Manager hierarchy.
SUPSetup.logRecords details about the software update point installation. When the software update point installation completes, Installation was successful is written to this log file.Site system server
WCM.logRecords details about the software update point configuration and connections to the WSUS server for subscribed update categories, classifications, and languages.Site server that connects to the WSUS server
WSUSCtrl.logRecords details about the configuration, database connectivity, and health of the WSUS server for the site.Site system server
wsyncmgr.logRecords details about the software updates sync process.Site system server
WUSSyncXML.logRecords details about the Inventory Tool for the Microsoft Updates sync process.Client computer configured as the sync host for the Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates

Log files by functionality

The following sections list log files related to Configuration Manager functions.

Application management

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to application management.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
AppIntentEval.logRecords details about the current and intended state of applications, their applicability, whether requirements were met, deployment types, and dependencies.Client
AppDiscovery.logRecords details about the discovery or detection of applications on client computers.Client
AppEnforce.logRecords details about enforcement actions (install and uninstall) taken for applications on the client.Client
AppGroupHandler.logStarting in version 1906, detection and enforcement information for application groupsClient
awebsctl.logRecords monitoring activities for the Application Catalog web service point site system role.Site system server
awebsvcMSI.logRecords detailed installation information for the Application Catalog web service point site system role.Site system server
BusinessAppProcessWorker.logRecords processing for Microsoft Store for Business apps.Site server
Ccmsdkprovider.logRecords the activities of the application management SDK.Client
colleval.logRecords details about when collections are created, changed, and deleted by the Collection Evaluator.Site system server
ConfigMgrSoftwareCatalog.logRecords the activity of the Application Catalog, which includes its use of Silverlight.Client
MSfBSyncWorker.logRecords information about the communication with the Microsoft Store for Business.Computer with the service connection point
NotiCtrl.logApplication request notifications.Site server
portlctl.logRecords the monitoring activities for the Application Catalog website point site system role.Site system server
portlwebMSI.logRecords the MSI installation activity for the Application Catalog website role.Site system server
PrestageContent.logRecords details about the use of the ExtractContent.exe tool on a remote, prestaged distribution point. This tool extracts content that has been exported to a file.Site system server
ServicePortalWebService.logRecords the activity of the Application Catalog web service.Site system server
ServicePortalWebSite.logRecords the activity of the Application Catalog website.Site system server
SettingsAgent.logEnforcement of specific applications, records orchestration of application group evaluation, and details of co-management policies.Client
SMS_BUSINESS_APP_PROCESS_MANAGER.logLog file for component that synchronizes apps from the Microsoft Store for Business.Site server
SMS_CLOUDCONNECTION.logRecords information about cloud services.Computer with the service connection point
SMSdpmon.logRecords details about the distribution point health monitoring scheduled task that is configured on a distribution point.Site server
SoftwareCatalogUpdateEndpoint.logRecords activities for managing the URL for the Application Catalog shown in Software Center.Client
SoftwareCenterSystemTasks.logRecords activities related to Software Center prerequisite component validation.Client

Packages and programs

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to deploying packages and programs.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
colleval.logRecords details about when collections are created, changed, and deleted by the Collection Evaluator.Site server
execmgr.logRecords details about packages and task sequences that run.Client

Asset Intelligence

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to Asset Intelligence.

Log NameDescriptionComputer with log file
AssetAdvisor.logRecords the activities of Asset Intelligence inventory actions.Client
aikbmgr.logRecords details about the processing of XML files from the inbox for updating the Asset Intelligence catalog.Site server
AIUpdateSvc.logRecords the interaction of the Asset Intelligence sync point with System Center Online (SCO), the online web service.Site system server
AIUSMSI.logRecords details about the installation of the Asset Intelligence sync point site system role.Site system server
AIUSSetup.logRecords details about the installation of the Asset Intelligence sync point site system role.Site system server
ManagedProvider.logRecords details about discovering software with an associated software identification tag. Also records activities related to hardware inventory.Site system server
MVLSImport.logRecords details about the processing of imported licensing files.Site system server

Backup and recovery

The following table lists log files that contain information related to backup and recovery actions, including site resets, and changes to the SMS Provider.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
ConfigMgrSetup.logRecords information about setup and recovery tasks when Configuration Manager recovers a site from backup.Site server
Smsbkup.logRecords details about the site backup activity.Site server
smssqlbkup.logRecords output from the site database backup process when SQL Server is installed on a server that isn't the site server.Site database server
Smswriter.logRecords information about the state of the Configuration Manager VSS writer that is used by the backup process.Site server

Certificate enrollment

Log

The following table lists the Configuration Manager log files that contain information related to certificate enrollment. Certificate enrollment uses the certificate registration point and the Configuration Manager Policy Module on the server that's running the Network Device Enrollment Service (NDES).

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
Crp.logRecords enrollment activities.Certificate registration point
Crpctrl.logRecords the operational health of the certificate registration point.Certificate registration point
Crpsetup.logRecords details about the installation and configuration of the certificate registration point.Certificate registration point
Crpmsi.logRecords details about the installation and configuration of the certificate registration point.Certificate registration point
NDESPlugin.logRecords challenge verification and certificate enrollment activities.Configuration Manager Policy Module and the Network Device Enrollment Service

In addition to the Configuration Manager log files, review the Windows Application logs in Event Viewer on the server running the Network Device Enrollment Service and the server hosting the certificate registration point. For example, look for messages from the NetworkDeviceEnrollmentService source.

You can also use the following log files:

  • IIS log files for Network Device Enrollment Service: %SYSTEMDRIVE%inetpublogsLogFilesW3SVC1

  • IIS log files for the certificate registration point: %SYSTEMDRIVE%inetpublogsLogFilesW3SVC1

  • Network Device Enrollment Policy log file: mscep.log

    Note

    This file is located in the folder for the NDES account profile, for example, in C:UsersSCEPSvc. For more information about how to enable NDES logging, see the Enable Logging section of the NDES wiki.

Client notification

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to client notification.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
bgbmgr.logRecords details about site server activities related to client notification tasks and processing online and task status files.Site server
BGBServer.logRecords the activities of the notification server, such as client-server communication and pushing tasks to clients. Also records information about the generation of online and task status files to be sent to the site server.Management point
BgbSetup.logRecords the activities of the notification server installation wrapper process during installation and uninstallation.Management point
bgbisapiMSI.logRecords details about the notification server installation and uninstallation.Management point
BgbHttpProxy.logRecords the activities of the notification HTTP proxy as it relays the messages of clients using HTTP to and from the notification server.Client
CcmNotificationAgent.logRecords the activities of the notification agent, such as client-server communication and information about tasks received and dispatched to other client agents.Client

Cloud management gateway

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to the cloud management gateway.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
CloudMgr.logRecords details about deploying the cloud management gateway service, ongoing service status, and use data associated with the service.
You can configure the logging level be editing the Logging level value in the registry key HKLMSOFTWARE MicrosoftSMSCOMPONENTS SMS_CLOUD_ SERVICES_MANAGER
The installdir folder on the primary site server or CAS.
CMGSetup.logNote 1Records details about the second phase of the cloud management gateway deployment (local deployment in Azure)
You can configure the logging level using the setting Trace level (Information (Default), Verbose, Error) on the Azure portalCloud services configuration tab.
The %approot%logs on your Azure server, or the SMS/Logs folder on the site system server
CMGHttpHandler.logNote 1Records details about the cloud management gateway http handler binding with Internet Information Services in Azure
You can configure the logging level using the setting Trace level (Information (Default), Verbose, Error) on the Azure portalCloud services configuration tab.
Starting in version 1806, this log doesn't exist. The component functionality is merged into the CMG service component. See the CMGService.log instead.
The %approot%logs on your Azure server, or the SMS/Logs folder on the site system server
CMGService.logNote 1Records details about the cloud management gateway service core component in Azure
You can configure the logging level using the setting Trace level (Information (Default), Verbose, Error) on the Azure portalCloud services configuration tab.
The %approot%logs on your Azure server, or the SMS/Logs folder on the site system server
SMS_Cloud_
ProxyConnector.log
Records details about setting up connections between the cloud management gateway service and the cloud management gateway connection point.Site system server
CMGContentService.logNote 1Starting in version 1806, when you enable a CMG to also serve content from Azure storage, this log records the details of that service.The %approot%logs on your Azure server, or the SMS/Logs folder on the site system server
  • For troubleshooting deployments, use CloudMgr.log and CMGSetup.log
  • For troubleshooting service health, use CMGService.log and SMS_Cloud_ProxyConnector.log.
  • For troubleshooting client traffic, use CMGHttpHandler.log, CMGService.log, and SMS_Cloud_ProxyConnector.log.

Note 1: Logs synchronized from Azure

These are local Configuration Manager log files that cloud service manager syncs from Azure storage every five minutes. The cloud management gateway pushes logs to Azure storage every five minutes. So the maximum delay is 10 minutes. Verbose switches affect both local and remote logs. The actual file names include the service name and role instance identifier. For example, CMG-ServiceName-RoleInstanceID-CMGSetup.log

Compliance settings and company resource access

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to compliance settings and company resource access.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
CIAgent.logRecords details about the process of remediation and compliance for compliance settings, software updates, and application management.Client
CITaskManager.logRecords information about configuration item task scheduling.Client
DCMAgent.logRecords high-level information about the evaluation, conflict reporting, and remediation of configuration items and applications.Client
DCMReporting.logRecords information about reporting policy platform results into state messages for configuration items.Client
DcmWmiProvider.logRecords information about reading configuration item synclets from WMI.Client

Conditional access

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to conditional access.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
ADALOperationProvider.logRecords details about acquisition of AAD token.Client
cloudusersync.logRecords license enablement for users.Computer with the service connection point
ComplRelayAgent.logReceives overall compliance state from DCM, acquires MP token, acquires AAD token, and reports compliance back to Intune (the CA relay service).Client
DcmWmiProvider.logRecords information about reading configuration item synclets from WMI.Client
dmpdownloader.logRecords details about downloads from Microsoft Intune.Computer with the service connection point
dmpuploader.logRecords detail related to uploading database changes to Microsoft Intune.Computer with the service connection point
MP_Token.logRecords token requests from clients.Site system server

Configuration Manager console

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to the Configuration Manager console.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
ConfigMgrAdminUISetup.logRecords the installation of the Configuration Manager console.Computer that runs the Configuration Manager console
SmsAdminUI.logRecords information about the operation of the Configuration Manager console.Computer that runs the Configuration Manager console
Smsprov.logRecords activities performed by the SMS Provider. Configuration Manager console activities use the SMS Provider.Site server or site system server

Content management

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to content management.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
CloudDP-<guid>.logRecords details for a specific cloud-based distribution point, including information about storage and content access.Site system server
CloudMgr.logRecords details about content provisioning, collecting storage and bandwidth statistics, and administrator-initiated actions to stop or start the cloud service that runs a cloud-based distribution point.Site system server
DataTransferService.logRecords all BITS communication for policy or package access. This log also is used for content management by pull-distribution points.Computer that is configured as a pull-distribution point
PullDP.logRecords details about content that the pull-distribution point transfers from source distribution points.Computer that is configured as a pull-distribution point
PrestageContent.logRecords the details about the use of the ExtractContent.exe tool on a remote, prestaged distribution point. This tool extracts content that has been exported to a file.Site system role
SMSdpmon.logRecords details about distribution point health monitoring scheduled tasks that are configured on a distribution point.Site system role
smsdpprov.logRecords details about the extraction of compressed files received from a primary site. This log is generated by the WMI provider of the remote distribution point.Distribution point computer that isn't colocated with the site server
smsdpusage.logRecords details about the smsdpusage.exe that runs and gathers data for the distribution point usage summary report.Site system role

Desktop Analytics

Use the following log files to help troubleshoot issues with Desktop Analytics integrated with Configuration Manager.

The log files on the service connection point are in the following directory: %ProgramFiles%Configuration ManagerLogsM365A.The log files on the Configuration Manager client are in the following directory: %WinDir%CCMlogs.

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LogDescriptionComputer with log file
M365ADeploymentPlanWorker.logInformation about deployment plan sync from Desktop Analytics cloud service to on-premises Configuration ManagerService connection point
M365ADeviceHealthWorker.logInformation about device health upload from Configuration Manager to Microsoft cloudService connection point
M365AHandler.logInformation about the Desktop Analytics settings policyClient
M365AUploadWorker.logInformation about collection and device upload from Configuration Manager to Microsoft cloudService connection point
SmsAdminUI.logInformation about Configuration Manager console activity, like configuring the Azure cloud servicesService connection point

Discovery

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to discovery.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
adsgdis.logRecords Active Directory Security Group Discovery actions.Site server
adsysdis.logRecords Active Directory System Discovery actions.Site server
adusrdis.logRecords Active Directory User Discovery actions.Site server
ADForestDisc.LogRecords Active Directory Forest Discovery actions.Site server
ddm.logRecords activities of the discovery data manager.Site server
InventoryAgent.logRecords activities of hardware inventory, software inventory, and heartbeat discovery actions on the client.Client
netdisc.logRecords Network Discovery actions.Site server

Endpoint Protection

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to Endpoint Protection.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
EndpointProtectionAgent.logRecords details about the installation of the Endpoint Protection client and the application of antimalware policy to that client.Client
EPCtrlMgr.logRecords details about the syncing of malware threat information from the Endpoint Protection role server with the Configuration Manager database.Site system server
EPMgr.logMonitors the status of the Endpoint Protection site system role.Site system server
EPSetup.logProvides information about the installation of the Endpoint Protection site system role.Site system server

Extensions

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to extensions.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
AdminUI.ExtensionInstaller.logRecords information about the download of extensions from Microsoft, and the installation and uninstallation of all extensions.Computer that runs the Configuration Manager console
FeatureExtensionInstaller.logRecords information about the installation and removal of individual extensions when they're enabled or disabled in the Configuration Manager console.Computer that runs the Configuration Manager console
SmsAdminUI.logRecords Configuration Manager console activity.Computer that runs the Configuration Manager console

Inventory

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to processing inventory data.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
dataldr.logRecords information about the processing of MIF files and hardware inventory in the Configuration Manager database.Site server
invproc.logRecords the forwarding of MIF files from a secondary site to its parent site.Secondary site server
sinvproc.logRecords information about the processing of software inventory data to the site database.Site server

Metering

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to metering.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
mtrmgr.logMonitors all software metering processes.Client
SWMTRReportGen.logGenerates a use data report that is collected by the metering agent. This data is logged in Mtrmgr.log.Client
swmproc.logRecords the processing of metering files and settings.Site server

Migration

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to migration.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
migmctrl.logRecords information about migration actions that involve migration jobs, shared distribution points, and distribution point upgrades.Top-level site in the Configuration Manager hierarchy, and each child primary site.
In a multi-primary site hierarchy, use the log file created at the central administration site.

Mobile devices

The following sections list the log files that contain information related to managing mobile devices.

Enrollment

The following table lists logs that contain information related to mobile device enrollment.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
DMPRP.logRecords communication between management points that are enabled for mobile devices and the management point endpoints.Site system server
dmpmsi.logRecords the Windows Installer data for the configuration of a management point that is enabled for mobile devices.Site system server
DMPSetup.logRecords the configuration of the management point when it's enabled for mobile devices.Site system server
enrollsrvMSI.logRecords the Windows Installer data for the configuration of an enrollment point.Site system server
enrollmentweb.logRecords communication between mobile devices and the enrollment proxy point.Site system server
enrollwebMSI.logRecords the Windows Installer data for the configuration of an enrollment proxy point.Site system server
enrollmentservice.logRecords communication between an enrollment proxy point and an enrollment point.Site system server
SMS_DM.logRecords communication between mobile devices, Mac computers, and the management point that is enabled for mobile devices and Mac computers.Site system server

Exchange Server connector

The following logs contain information related to the Exchange Server connector.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
easdisc.logRecords the activities and the status of the Exchange Server connector.Site server

Mobile device legacy

The following table lists logs that contain information related to the mobile device legacy client.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
DmCertEnroll.logRecords details about certificate enrollment data on mobile device legacy clients.Client
DMCertResp.htmRecords the HTML response from the certificate server when the mobile device legacy client enroller program requests a PKI certificate.Client
DmClientHealth.logRecords the GUIDs of all mobile device legacy clients that communicate with the management point that is enabled for mobile devices.Site system server
DmClientRegistration.logRecords registration requests and responses to and from mobile device legacy clients.Site system server
DmClientSetup.logRecords client setup data for mobile device legacy clients.Client
DmClientXfer.logRecords client transfer data for mobile device legacy clients and for ActiveSync deployments.Client
DmCommonInstaller.logRecords client transfer file installation for configuring mobile device legacy client transfer files.Client
DmInstaller.logRecords whether DMInstaller correctly calls DmClientSetup, and whether DmClientSetup exits with success or failure for mobile device legacy clients.Client
DmpDatastore.logRecords all the site database connections and queries made by the management point that is enabled for mobile devices.Site system server
DmpDiscovery.logRecords all the discovery data from the mobile device legacy clients on the management point that is enabled for mobile devices.Site system server
DmpHardware.logRecords hardware inventory data from mobile device legacy clients on the management point that is enabled for mobile devices.Site system server
DmpIsapi.logRecords mobile device legacy client communication with a management point that is enabled for mobile devices.Site system server
dmpmsi.logRecords the Windows Installer data for the configuration of a management point that is enabled for mobile devices.Site system server
DMPSetup.logRecords the configuration of the management point when it's enabled for mobile devices.Site system server
DmpSoftware.logRecords software distribution data from mobile device legacy clients on a management point that is enabled for mobile devices.Site system server
DmpStatus.logRecords status messages data from mobile device clients on a management point that is enabled for mobile devices.Site system server
DmSvc.logRecords client communication from mobile device legacy clients with a management point that is enabled for mobile devices.Client
FspIsapi.logRecords details about communications to the fallback status point from mobile device legacy clients and client computers.Site system server

OS deployment

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to OS deployment.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
CAS.logRecords details when distribution points are found for referenced content.Client
ccmsetup.logRecords ccmsetup tasks for client setup, client upgrade, and client removal. Can be used to troubleshoot client installation problems.Client
CreateTSMedia.logRecords details for task sequence media creation.Computer that runs the Configuration Manager console
Dism.logRecords driver installation actions or update application actions for offline servicing.Site system server
Distmgr.logRecords details about the configuration of enabling a distribution point for Preboot Execution Environment (PXE).Site system server
DriverCatalog.logRecords details about device drivers that have been imported into the driver catalog.Site system server
mcsisapi.logRecords information for multicast package transfer and client request responses.Site system server
mcsexec.logRecords health check, namespace, session creation, and certificate check actions.Site system server
mcsmgr.logRecords changes to configuration, security mode, and availability.Site system server
mcsprv.logRecords multicast provider interaction with Windows Deployment Services (WDS).Site system server
MCSSetup.logRecords details about multicast server role installation.Site system server
MCSMSI.logRecords details about multicast server role installation.Site system server
Mcsperf.logRecords details about multicast performance counter updates.Site system server
MP_ClientIDManager.logRecords management point responses to client ID requests that task sequences initiate from PXE or boot media.Site system server
MP_DriverManager.logRecords management point responses to Auto Apply Driver task sequence action requests.Site system server
OfflineServicingMgr.logRecords details of offline servicing schedules and update apply actions on operating system Windows Imaging Format (WIM) files.Site system server
Setupact.logRecords details about Windows Sysprep and setup logs. For more information, see Log Files.Client
Setupapi.logRecords details about Windows Sysprep and setup logs.Client
Setuperr.logRecords details about Windows Sysprep and setup logs.Client
smpisapi.logRecords details about the client state capture and restore actions, and threshold information.Client
Smpmgr.logRecords details about the results of state migration point health checks and configuration changes.Site system server
smpmsi.logRecords installation and configuration details about the state migration point.Site system server
smpperf.logRecords the state migration point performance counter updates.Site system server
smspxe.logRecords details about the responses to clients that use PXE boot, and details about the expansion of boot images and boot files.Site system server
smssmpsetup.logRecords installation and configuration details about the state migration point.Site system server
SMS_PhasedDeployment.logLog file for phased deploymentsTop-level site in the Configuration Manager hierarchy
Smsts.logRecords task sequence activities.Client
TSAgent.logRecords the outcome of task sequence dependencies before starting a task sequence.Client
TaskSequenceProvider.logRecords details about task sequences when they're imported, exported, or edited.Site system server
loadstate.logRecords details about the User State Migration Tool (USMT) and restoring user state data.Client
scanstate.logRecords details about the User State Migration Tool (USMT) and capturing user state data.Client

Power management

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to power management.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
pwrmgmt.logRecords details about power management activities on the client computer, including monitoring and the enforcement of settings by the Power Management Client Agent.Client

Remote control

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to remote control.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
CMRcViewer.logRecords details about the activity of the remote control viewer.On the computer that runs the remote control viewer, in the %temp% folder.

Reporting

The following table lists the Configuration Manager log files that contain information related to reporting.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
srsrp.logRecords information about the activity and status of the reporting services point.Site system server
srsrpMSI.logRecords detailed results of the reporting services point installation process from the MSI output.Site system server
srsrpsetup.logRecords results of the reporting services point installation process.Site system server

Role-based administration

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to managing role-based administration.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
hman.logRecords information about site configuration changes and the publishing of site information to Active Directory Domain Services.Site server
SMSProv.logRecords WMI provider access to the site database.Computer with the SMS Provider

Software metering

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to software metering.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
mtrmgr.logMonitors all software metering processes.Site server

Software updates

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to software updates.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
AlternateHandler.logRecords details when the client calls the Office click-to-run COM interface to download and install Office 365 client updates. It's similar to use of WuaHandler when it calls the Windows Update Agent API to download and install Windows updates.Client
ccmperf.logRecords activities related to the maintenance and capture of data related to client performance counters.Client
DeltaDownload.logRecords information about the download of express updates and updates downloaded using Delivery Optimization.Client
PatchDownloader.logRecords details about the process of downloading software updates from the update source to the download destination on the site server.When downloading updates manually, this log file is located in the %temp% directory of the user running the console on the machine you're running the console. For Automatic Deployment Rules, this log file is located on the site server in %windir%CCMLogs, if the ConfigMgr client is installed on the site server.
PolicyEvaluator.logRecords details about the evaluation of policies on client computers, including policies from software updates.Client
RebootCoordinator.logRecords details about the coordination of system restarts on client computers after software update installations.Client
ScanAgent.logRecords details about scan requests for software updates, the WSUS location, and related actions.Client
SdmAgent.logRecords details about the tracking of remediation and compliance. However, the software updates log file, Updateshandler.log, provides more informative details about installing the software updates that are required for compliance.
This log file is shared with compliance settings.
Client
ServiceWindowManager.logRecords details about the evaluation of maintenance windows.Client
SMS_ISVUPDATES_SYNCAGENT.logLog file for synchronization of third-party software updates starting in Configuration Manager version 1806.Top-level software update point in the Configuration Manager hierarchy.
SmsWusHandler.logRecords details about the scan process for the Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates.Client
StateMessage.logRecords details about software update state messages that are created and sent to the management point.Client
SUPSetup.logRecords details about the software update point installation. When the software update point installation completes, Installation was successful is written to this log file.Site system server
UpdatesDeployment.logRecords details about deployments on the client, including software update activation, evaluation, and enforcement. Verbose logging shows additional information about the interaction with the client user interface.Client
UpdatesHandler.logRecords details about software update compliance scanning and about the download and installation of software updates on the client.Client
UpdatesStore.logRecords details about compliance status for the software updates that were assessed during the compliance scan cycle.Client
WCM.logRecords details about software update point configurations and connections to the WSUS server for subscribed update categories, classifications, and languages.Site server
WSUSCtrl.logRecords details about the configuration, database connectivity, and health of the WSUS server for the site.Site system server
wsyncmgr.logRecords details about the software update sync process.Site server
WUAHandler.logRecords details about the Windows Update Agent on the client when it searches for software updates.Client

Wake On LAN

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to using Wake On LAN.

Note

When you supplement Wake On LAN by using wake-up proxy, this activity is logged on the client. For example, see CcmExec.log and SleepAgent_<domain>@SYSTEM_0.log in the Client operations section of this article.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
wolcmgr.logRecords details about which clients need to be sent wake-up packets, the number of wake-up packets sent, and the number of wake-up packets retried.Site server
wolmgr.logRecords details about wake-up procedures, such as when to wake up deployments that are configured for Wake On LAN.Site server

Windows 10 servicing

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to Windows 10 servicing.
Servicing uses the same infrastructure and process as software updates. For other logs applicable to the servicing scenario, see Software updates.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
CBS.logRecords servicing failures related to changes for Windows Updates or roles and features.Client
DISM.logRecords all actions using DISM. If necessary, DISM.log will point to CBS.log for more details.Client
setupact.logPrimary log file for most errors that occur during the Windows installation process. The log file is located in the %windir%$Windows.~BTsourcespanther folder.Client

For more information, see Online Servicing-Related Log Files.

Windows Update Agent

The following table lists the log files that contain information related to the Windows Update Agent.

Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
WindowsUpdate.logRecords details about when the Windows Update Agent connects to the WSUS server and retrieves the software updates for compliance assessment, and whether there are updates to the agent components.Client

For more information, see Windows Update log files.

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Log nameDescriptionComputer with log file
Change.logRecords details about WSUS server database information that has changed.WSUS server
SoftwareDistribution.logRecords details about the software updates that are synced from the configured update source to the WSUS server database.WSUS server

These log files are located in the %ProgramFiles%Update ServicesLogFiles folder.

See also