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How can I tell if the caching service is working as intended? I want to avoid download bandwidth use when updating multiple iMacs. I have tested with iOS apps but cannot tell if the devices used the cache or downloaded over the air.
Download the scripts from this link.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8vrrd2jhzckezde/AAB3Cg2RIjYoIxnnLmnRfHqta?dl=0
1. Copy the bash script files with the python script to /Users/USERNAME/Documents/Cacher firectory on your mac osx server. Share that folder so the Powershell can access it remotely from a Windows PC.
2. Copy the Powershell scripts and the plink.exe file to C:\Temp\CSV folder.
The bash scripts will create a number of CSV files with cache stats when executed. Powershell will read through these csv files to calculate stats as required.
Study the scripts and replace variables to your server names and IP addresses as required.
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Cheers,
Sahan
I know it's been a few years but it took me a while to work out the simple answer to your question and thought I will add the results of my search...
Look in the /Library/Server/Caching/Logs folder
If there is a LastState.plist (hopefully dated today) open it up and have a look for:
You can also run the command:
sudo serveradmin fullstatus caching
and look for the same lines.
Reading the service log would be one way.
If you want more details, you can add client identity to the log file with this command:
sudo serveradmin settings caching:LogClientIdentity = true
Or you can
sudo serveradmin fullstatus caching
You can track stats there.
Reid
Apple Consultants Network
Author "El Capitan Server – Foundation Services" :: Exclusively available in Apple's iBooks Store
Author Mavericks Server and Yosemite Server series, also available in Apple's iBooks Store
I think the Debug.log is the most useful information you can have for the Caching Services:
tail -f /Library/Server/Caching/Logs/Debug.log
For me that log was written out of the box, but you might need to increase LogLevel according to
in order for it to work.
Server app > Logs > Caching Service Log
Server app > Stats > Caching Bytes Served
How can I be sure the caching service is working as intended?
