log file

string (fully-qualified filename)

Sets the name and location of the log file that Samba is to use. Uses standard variables.

Specified in Samba makefile

Global

log level

(debug level)

numerical (0-10)

Sets the amount of log/debug messages that are sent to the log file. 0 is none, 3 is considerable.

1

Global

max log size

numerical (size in KB)

Sets the maximum size of log file. After the log exceeds this size, the file will be renamed to .bak and a new log file started.

5000

Global

debug

timestamp (timestamp logs)

boolean

If no, doesn't timestamp logs, making them easier to read during heavy debugging.

yes

Global

syslog

numerical (0-10)

Sets level of messages sent to syslog. Those levels below syslog level will be sent to the system logger.

1

Global

syslog only

boolean

If yes, uses syslog entirely and sends no output to the standard Samba log files.

no

Global