The Error Log (errlog.log) file is the main log file. It is a readable text file that you can use for troubleshooting. Messages about the installation are appended to this log with the date and time at which the error occurred. This is generally the first place to look when troubleshooting a problem. The error log contains the following information:

The system administrator maintains the error log file. This file continues to grow until manually truncated. The installation must be shut down before truncating or removing the errlog.log file.

The error log file is located in the $II_SYSTEM/ingres/files/ directory.