6.4.4  Log Files

Each node contains binary event log files. Log files are separated into two different types: the binary system event log and all other binary event logs.

6.4.4.1  System Log

The system log is the binary event log file where system events are written. You cannot change this log file. Click the expansion symbol to view the analysis options for the system log in the navigation tree.

See Sections 6.1.2 and 6.5 for more information on analysis.

6.4.4.2  Other Logs

The Other Logs folder in the navigation tree contains entries for binary event log files other than the system event log. These can include the example binary log files included with SEA, or any other binary event log file located on the node. Initially, there are no sub-entries under Other Logs in the navigation tree.

If you are using categories, the Other Logs entry contains the categories you have created and the category folders contain entries for binary event log files.

In order to add saved log files to the navigation tree, they must be viewable in the Add Log Files list. For a file to be viewable, it must meet both of these criteria:

The best place to store log files (as well as other user data) is in one of the userdata subdirectories:

svctools\specific\ca\userdata
svctools\common\ca\userdata

Files stored in these subdirectories are automatically backed up and saved if you uninstall, reinstall, or upgrade WEBES. For more information on storing user data, see the WEBES Installation Guide.

If you want to store files elsewhere, you can configure WEBES by adding a comma separated list of file paths to the CA.WUI.OLDirs key in the DESTA registry. For more information, see section 9.7.2.

You also can enable a text entry field for specific users. The text field allows users to add log files to the Other Logs list by entering the path and filename of an event log located anywhere in the file system. For more information, see section 9.7.3.

Adding Other Logs

Follow these steps to add other log files:

  1. Open the Other Logs screen in the display frame.
If you are using categories, click on the category name for the node. Otherwise, click on the Other Logs link for the node.
The Other Logs screen opens in the display frame (Figure 6–16). The Add Files tab is already selected.
Figure 6–16 Add Log Files Tab

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  1. Select the desired binary event log files:
  1. (Optional) If enabled, enter the path and filename in the text field (see section 9.7.3 for more information).
  2. Click the Add button.
The binary event log file is added to the navigation tree under the Other Logs entry or appropriate category for the node.

Removing Other Logs

To remove binary event log files from the navigation tree, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Other Logs screen in the display frame.
If you are using categories, click on the category name for the node. Otherwise, click on the Other Logs link for the node.
  1. Select the Remove Files tab from the bottom of the screen (Figure 6–17).
Figure 6–17 Remove Log File Tab
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  1. Select the log file name you want to remove from the list.
To select multiple files, press CTRL and click on each file name. If the files are consecutive, press SHIFT and click on the first and last file names.
  1. Click the Remove Selected Log File(s) button.
The navigation tree is refreshed to reflect your changes.