The following table lists several log files that provide analysis about the functionality of SMS in relation to the SMS 2003 R2 Inventory Tool for Custom Updates and that can also be used in troubleshooting.

File Name Location Purpose

Scanwrapper.log

CCM\Logs

Used for all inventory tools, and contains the results of the inventory scan on the client.

Advertisement.log

User %TEMP%

Contains the results of Setup as it creates collections, packages, programs, and advertisements.

execmgr.log

CCM\Logs

Tracks all the programs that the client is currently running or has run in the past.

PatchInstall.log

CCM\Logs

Contains actions performed while installing software updates when the main advertisement is running.

CSTScan.log

CCM\Logs

Contains actions performed when the custom update scan engine is running.

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