How to Select a Location for the Message Tracking Log Files

When you change the path of the log file directory, Exchange saves future log files to the new path. However, Exchange does not move existing log files to the new location. You must do this manually. This procedure outlines how to select a location for the log files.

Procedure

To move message tracking logs

1. In Exchange System Manager, right-click an Exchange server, and then select Properties.

2. On the General tab, select the Enable Message Tracking check box.

   The General tab in the <Server Name> Properties dialog box

   

3. In the Log file directory box, click Change to change the log file directory.

4. In Message Tracking Log File Directory, select the directory where you want to store message tracking logs, and then click OK.

   The Message Tracking Log File Directory dialog box