A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for preserving trace data in a logical partitioned data processing system. A call is received from a partition in a plurality of partitions to register a buffer in the partition for the trace data. The call includes a pointer to the buffer. The buffer is...http://www.google.com/patents/US7370240?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7370240 - Method and apparatus for preserving trace data in a logical partitioned data processing system