Troubleshooting
Because Open Directory includes several services, there are several log files used for track-
ing status and errors. You can use Server Admin to view status information and logs for
Open Directory services. For example, you can use the password-service logs to monitor
failed login attempts for suspicious activity, or use the Open Directory logs for all failed
authentication attempts, including IP addresses that generate them. Periodically review
the logs to determine whether there are numerous failed trials for the same password ID,
indicating that somebody might be generating login guesses. It is therefore imperative that
you understand where to look first when troubleshooting Open Directory issues.
Accessing Open Directory Log Files ...