What is required to download a log file from the Pega application server?

To download a log file from the Pega application server, administrative credentials are required. This requirement is in place because log files can contain sensitive information regarding the application's operations, user interactions, system performance, and error messages. Access to such files is typically restricted to individuals with administrative privileges to maintain security and ensure that only authorized personnel can view potentially sensitive information.

With administrative credentials, users can navigate the server's administrative interfaces, access confidential resources, and make necessary changes or troubleshooting as needed. Other types of access, such as read-only or guest access, do not provide the necessary permissions to handle log files due to the critical nature of the information contained within them. User credentials may grant access to application functionalities, but do not encompass the elevated privileges needed to manage server-level files, including logs.