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Event log for HiPath 5000 |
Introduction |
| The Event Viewer (event log) is one of the tools supplied with NT-based operating systems (Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, etc.). The Event Viewer administers logs that record information on programs, security, and system events on the computer. You can use it to display and administer event logs, to gather information on hardware and software problems, and to monitor security events. |
| You can use this standard tool to obtain status information for the HiPath 5000 server and any application server present. |
| All events associated with the server(s) and its (their) applications are saved. The events provide a quick and, above all, time-specific overview of all relevant actions (status, information, warning, error, etc.). |
| The tool itself handles the event entries. You can specify the length of the event file, the validity of events in days, the reaction when the maximum size has been reached, and the display filter, for example. |
| You can save the resulting event file (log file) under any name. |
Starting the Event Viewer |
| Start the Event Viewer from the Windows Start menu: Start/Programs/Administrative Tools/Event Viewer |
| The Event Viewer associated with other application servers present can be opened via the HiPath 5000 server. To do this, select the relevant server in the network browser under Operation/Connect to another computer/Other computer. |
Configuring the Event Viewer |
| The Event Viewer has at least three areas: |
| • | System log: information on all operating system components |
| • | Security log: information on changes to the security system and possible system violations |
| • | Application log: application events |
| You can configure these areas independently of one another by marking the area and selecting Operation/Properties: |
| • | The maximum log size (in KB) and the reaction if this value is exceeded are defined under "General". 1.44 MB (= capacity of a floppy disk) is the recommended log size. "Overwrite events where necessary" is the recommended setting. |
| • | You can select an event source under "Filter" for example, to display only the entries for the HiPath 5000 server. You can further restrict the output under Category and Event ID. |
Evaluating events |
| Double-click an entry in an Event Viewer area to obtain more precise information on an event. Use the two arrow buttons to spring from one event to the next. |
| The HiPath 5000 Server entries in Table 12-8 are currently supported. |
Saving the event file (log file) |
| If problems occur within the customer network, you can save an Event Viewer area as an event log (log file) and then forward this file to the relevant Service Support personnel for further diagnosis. |
| Always save an event log (log file) in evt file format (file extension *.evt). The Event Viewer can only read and configure the file if it is in this format. |
| HiPath 3000/5000 V9, Service Documentation, Issue 7 | up |
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| Disclaimer & Copyright | ID: P31003H3590S100017620 | 2012-06-25 |