Describe the purpose for log files created during installation, maintenance, and operation of the portal

The installation logs are located in the /log directory:

• wpinstalllog.txt
• installmessages.txt
• LocalizeTrace.archive[1..5].log

The configuration logs are located in the /ConfigEngine/log directory:

• ConfigTrace.log
• ConfigMessages.log

The runtime logs are located in the /logs/WebSphere_Portal:

• SystemOut.log
• SystemErr.log