XADM: How to Set Diagnostic Logging Levels for the Event Service (190705)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5
This article was previously published under Q190705
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry

SUMMARY

To increase logging for the event service, you must edit the registry. There is no way to configure diagnostic logging for the event service in the Microsoft Exchange Server Administrator program.

MORE INFORMATION

To set the diagnostic logging level:

WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.
  1. Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).
  2. Locate the Parameters value under the following key in the registry:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\MSExchangeES\Parameters

  3. Click to select the Logging Level value.
  4. On the Edit menu, click DWORD, and then type the appropriate value. The following number values in the registry correspond to diagnostic logging levels generally used in the Exchange Server Administrator program:
    • 0 is none.
    • 1 is minimum.
    • 3 is medium.
    • 5 is maximum.
  5. Click OK.
  6. Quit Registry Editor.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/5/2003
Keywords:kbhowto KB190705
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