How to Generate and Export Logs from the User-ID Agent (UIA) When the Firewall is Unable to Connect to UIA

How to Generate and Export Logs from the User-ID Agent (UIA) When the Firewall is Unable to Connect to UIA

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Created On 01/28/19 02:38 AM - Last Modified 04/22/19 21:06 PM


Objective


  • Generate and export logs from User-ID agent (UIA) for troubleshooting purposes 
  • Procedure is applicable to when the firewall is not able to connect with the UIA

Environment


  • User-ID with User-ID Agent deployment type
  • Workstation hosting UIA

Procedure


  1. Set the Logging Level to Debug: Open the UIA and click on File > Debug > Debug
Note: Default level is 'Information'
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  1. Wait a few seconds for a new connection attempt from the firewall. Look for the corresponding logs that are generated.
  2. Locate the log files by opening up the File Explorer context and navigating to "C:\Program Files (x86)\Palo Alto Networks\User-ID Agent". The file names are "UaDebug" and UaDebugOld"
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  1. Copy the files to a separate location for analysis
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