Created on
09-27-2018
11:30 PM
Edited on
04-15-2025
05:03 AM
By
Jean-Philippe_P
Description
This article describes collecting Persistent Agent debug logs in Windows machines for troubleshooting purposes.
Scope
FortiNAC.
Solution
The following log files are created on the host computer upon installation of the Persistent Agent:
Agent Versions 5.x, 9.x and 10.x and F7.6.x:
bndaemon_log.txt
general.txt
general_1.txt <-- Archive file introduced in Agent v7.6.0.
On Microsoft Vista and later, these files are located in the following directory:
%ProgramData%\Bradford Networks
Agent versions 7.6 and greater:
The general log file is now archived (general_1.txt).
Only 1 archive file is written.
Restarting the agent twice overwrites the original log file.
Note: If it is impossible to see any of these files, it is necessary to reinstall the agent as the current installation might be corrupted.
Attach these files to the case. Upon submission, add a case comment with the following information:
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