Number of Installations

Locations for Tracing

Kernel Trace can only trace kernel activity for the machine on which it is installed.  This implies that one must know in advance all of the machines on which tracing might be warranted.  By designing Kernel Trace as a software-only implementation, the intention was to enable the deployment of KTRACE on every OS/2 machine in an enterprise.  This makes good sense when one considers that the location for problem determination may be on a client or server, anywhere in an install base.

Kernel Trace can certainly be used in a lab or test environment.  This is useful for consultants, developers and corporate support organizations.  However, it is not very convenient if the segments are geographically remote.  In the case where an organization has remote workstations, great value can be gained when the trace capability already exists in every machine.  This provides the ability to take a trace within minutes, rather than requiring an on-site visit with a trace machine.


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