AdministratorWhere do I find Windows log?
Windows stores event logs in the C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\ folder. Application events relate to incidents with the software installed on the local computer. If an application such as Microsoft Word crashes, then the Windows event log will create a log entry about the issue, the application name and why it crashed.
What is DISM logs?
DISM is the primary tool for all offline-servicing tasks. DISM runs from a command prompt from Windows PE or a running Windows operating system. If a failure occurs when executing a DISM command, the tool will provide an immediate response, and log the issue in the DISM. log file.
Where are Windows server logs stored?
By default, Event Viewer log files use the . evt extension and are located in the %SystemRoot%\System32\Config folder. Log file name and location information is stored in the registry.
How do you read DISM logs?
Open Windows Explorer (keyboard shortcut Win+E) and locate your C partition Expand C along the file path C>windows>logs>DISM>dism. log. To expand C click the arrowhead to left of C and repeat with windows and sub-folders as necessary.
What is the location of Smsts log?
SCCM SMSTS Log File Location Details
| Phase | Log Location [Client Side] |
|---|---|
| Installed Operating System (After the SCCM client is installed) | c:\windows\ccm\logs\Smstslog\smsts.log |
| Installed Operating System (When the Task Sequence is completed) | c:\windows\ccm\logs\smsts.log |
What is image Group in WDS?
An image group is a collection of . wim files that share common file resources and security. Servicing an image within an image group (such as applying a hotfix or a service pack or updating files) requires exclusive access to the entire image group.
Where can I find the WDS setup logs?
The location of the setup logs depends on when the failure occurs. If the failure occurs in Windows PE before the disk configuration page of the WDS client is completed, you can find the logs at the X:\\Windows\\Panther folder. Use Shift+F10 to open a command prompt, and then change the directory to the location.
Where can I find the WDS server TFTP?
Windows Deployment Services TFTP HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\services\\WDSServer\\Providers\\WDSTFTP\\TraceDisabled Windows Deployment Services Imaging (Windows Server 2008 R2 only)
How do I troubleshoot WDS?
Any troubleshooting of WDS should start with analyzing the performance of the server and capturing logs to get as much information as possible. There are a number of issues that are commonly reported.
Where can I find a management pack for WDS?
Microsoft provides a management pack for WDS, which you can download from: You can use a number of counters in Performance Monitor on the WDS server to identify performance bottlenecks. Table below details some of these counters.