CMTrace

CMTrace is a Configuration Manager tool for viewing and monitoring log files. It supports log files in Configuration Manager or CCM (Client Component Manager) format, as well as raw ASCII or Unicode text files. This tool is essential for analysing log files by highlighting, filtering and searching for errors.

Importance of CMTrace

CMTrace is crucial for SCCM and Intune administrators because it facilitates log analysis, which is essential for troubleshooting and maintaining systems. It allows you to quickly identify errors and understand events occurring in the SCCM environment.

Download link

To download CMTrace, I uploaded it to my Github :

Microsoft365-Toolbox/Intune/CMTrace at master · itpro-tips/Microsoft365-Toolbox

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If you prefer a Microsoft source :https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/download-microsoft-endpoint-configuration-manager > extract > SMSSETUP\TOOLS folder.

Other tool: OneTrace

There is a tool called OneTrace. This tool, recommended by Microsoft as a replacement for CMTrace, has certain limitations:

• Not standalone: Unlike CMTrace, OneTrace is not a standalone tool. It requires the Support Center toolset to be installed.
• Dependencies: OneTrace depends on several files to function correctly, which makes it difficult to use in certain scenarios.
• Incompatibility with WinPE: OneTrace does not work in WinPE environments due to its dependency on Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF).
  

For more details on OneTrace, you can read a full article here.