7.1.2 About Analysis
Information from a binary event log file can be used to detect hardware failures on the system. The process of reading binary event log files, interpreting events, and creating problem reports with proposed resolutions is called analysis.
As the system writes events to the binary event log file, SEA processes each event according to the registered rule sets. The rule sets contain the information necessary to interpret events. Then, when an event matches the conditions described in the rule sets, SEA creates a problem report containing information about the event and proposed resolutions.
The web interface can perform both automatic and manual analysis.
- See Section 7.5 for more information on how the web interface presents analysis information.
- See Chapter 8 for more information on analysis and its results.
7.1.2.1 Automatic Analysis
When the Director is started, SEA initiates automatic analysis. In automatic mode, SEA continuously monitors the binary system event log and processes events as they arrive. Problem reports are generated as necessary.
For more information about automatic analysis operations and output, see Chapter 8.
7.1.2.2 Manual Analysis
Manual analysis also compares the events from log files to the registered rule sets and generates problem reports. However, unlike automatic analysis, you must manually select each binary event log file you want to process.
For more information about manual analysis operations and output, see Chapter 8.