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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