# Show or Edit the History File

The History File is a record of modifications made to the server. Entries are made to this record by the system administrator, or by technical personnel. You should review this record before updating software on the server to verify that no custom changes have been made that might be overwritten by the new software.

You can view the current History File, and add entries to it (update it), using the Text console only.

To view the History File:

1. From the Main Menu, select (S) System Maintenance, (O) Additional Options, (U) Utility Menu, and then (H) History.

2. Select (S) Show File and enter a record number to view OR press A for all records. The server displays the file to the console. Press Ctrl-S to stop scrolling. Press Ctrl-Q to restart scrolling.

To enter information in the history file (update it):

1. From the Main Menu, select (S) System Maintenance, (O) Additional Options, (U) Utility Menu, and then (H) History.

2. Select (U) Update File.

3. At the Contact person name: prompt, enter the name of the person who made changes to the server, up to 15 characters.

4. At the Reported problem: prompt, enter the description of the problem you encountered, up to 79 characters.

5. At the Fixed Problem: prompt, enter the description of changes you made to the server to correct the reported problem, up to 159 characters.

6. At the Other comments: prompt, enter any other necessary information, up to 79 characters, or press Enter to leave blank.

Parent topic: Procedures (Text Console)