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