This article provides the steps for collecting logs using DiagnosticInfo on Windows systems running Dell Data Security (formerly Dell Data Protection) solutions.
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DiagnosticInfo can be ran through the:
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DDSSetup.exe
or DDPSetup.exe
) product directory: (C:\Program Files\Dell\Dell Data Protection\Encryption
).Security Management Server\x64\Program Files 64\Dell\Enterprise Edition\Diagnostics
.Installers\Enterprise Server\x64\Program Files 64\Dell\Enterprise Edition\Diagnostics
..cmg
) is only accessible by Dell Data Security ProSupport. Alternatively, a Self-extracting executable may be selected to create a bundle (.exe) that can be accessed by anyone with the password (Step 6). This option may be useful to read the logs internally.
Bundle Switches | Required | Purpose |
---|---|---|
/shield |
Shield or Server | Collect log files from the Dell Encryption client. Cannot be combined with /server . |
/server |
Server or Shield | Collect logs from Dell Security Management Server. Cannot be combined with /client . |
/silent |
Yes | Runs silently. |
/password |
Yes | Used to encrypt the data with specified password. Password must be supplied to the technician working the case. |
/hint |
No | Hint for /password . |
/comment |
No | Comment to be associated with log bundle. |
/filename |
No | Overrides default file name [Machine][Year][Month][Day] with specification. |
/selfextractingexe |
No | Create a self-extracting executable instead of .cmg . |
Log Switches | Purpose |
---|---|
/all |
Collects all items that are associated with either /shield or /server . This switch overrides any other log switches. |
/installer |
Collects any related installer logs. |
/registry |
Collects any registry entries that are associated with /shield or /server . |
/eventlogs |
Collects application, system, and security event logs. |
/msinfo |
Collects system information using MSINFO.EXE . |
/systeminfo |
Collects system information using SYSTEMINFO.EXE . |
/gpo |
Collects the group policy object (GPO) settings using GPRESULT.EXE . |
/driverelevation |
Collects the active file drivers and their ordering using FLTMC.EXE . |
/wsscan |
Collects a list of encrypted files. |
/dotnetdllver |
This switch requires a DiagnosticInfo utility that is gathered from Dell Data Security software running version 11.3 or later. Collects the version numbers of all .NET DLL files. |
/windowsupdatelist |
This switch requires a DiagnosticInfo utility that is gathered from Dell Data Security software running version 11.3 or later. Collects Windows update list using the Microsoft WMI command-line (WMIC) utility. |
/instlledProducts |
This switch requires a DiagnosticInfo utility that is gathered from Dell Data Security software running version 11.3 or later. Collects all installed products in the machine. |
/hardwareSerials |
This switch requires a DiagnosticInfo utility that is gathered from Dell Data Security software running version 11.3 or later. Collects the serial numbers of BIOS and BASEBOARD. |
/windowslogs |
This switch requires a DiagnosticInfo utility that is gathered from Dell Data Security software running version 11.3 or later. Collects the Windows logs from CBS, DISM, and update logs. |
/carbonblackdata |
This switch requires a DiagnosticInfo utility that is gathered from Dell Data Security software running version 11.3 or later. Collects all data that is related to VMware Carbon Black. Applicable only if VMware Carbon Black is installed. |
/dellthreatdefense |
This switch requires a DiagnosticInfo utility that is gathered from Dell Data Security software running version 11.3 or later. Collects install logs for Dell Threat Defense. Applicable only if Dell Threat Defense is installed. |
Example #1
DiagnosticInfo.exe /shield /silent /password Ex@mpl3 /Hint "Password Example"
Example #1 contains:
DiagnosticInfo.exe
Ex@mpl3
Example #2
DiagnosticInfo.exe /server /silent /password Dell1234 /comment "Case number 5234" /gpo /selfextractingexe
Example #2 contains:
DiagnosticInfo.exe
Dell1234
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