Creating dump files

Dump files are created when a component crashes and creates an exception code. They are useful for troubleshooting such crashes as they states at exactly what line or area of memory the crash occurred.

To create a dump file:

1. Create a new environment variable with the following name and value:

   Variable: AREP_CRASH_DUMP_TYPE

   Possible values: FULL, MINI or NONE

2. Restart both Replicate services.

3. This step is optional. If AREP_CRASH_DUMP_TYPE is set to FULL or MINI, navigate to the following registry key:

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Error Reporting\LocalDumps\repctl.exe

   Verify that the data value for the DumpType Binary Value is either 1 (MINI) or 2 (FULL).

4. After a crash occurs the dump files will be created in the following directory:

   <Product_Dir>\minidumps

   Information note

   When AREP_CRASH_DUMP_TYPE is set to NONE, no dump files will be created in the event of a crash.