System Event Log

The System Event Log helps isolate critical platform problems by displaying host events based on the following criteria:
  • Status - Graphical representation of the event log status.
    • Info(blue exclamation point
    • Warning (yellow triangle with exclamation point)
    • Error (red X)
  • Time (Server Time) - Time and date the event occurred
  • Description - Event description that can include further explanation and recovery actions
The event log can also be saved as a comma-separated value (CSV)-formatted file.

Tasks

To update the system event log to make sure all of the latest entries are displayed, click Refresh Log.

To limit (filter) the number of event log entries:
  1. Select the Search Filter text box, and enter a text string to dynamically filter the event log entries.
  2. Click X to clear the filter text box, and all event log entries will display.
To clear all event log entries:
  1. Click Clear Log.
  2. A pop-up message stating that all log entries are deleted after they are cleared displays. Click Okay to clear the log entries, or click Cancel to cancel.
To export the event log to a CSV file:
  1. Click Export.
  2. Select a location and a name for exported file using the Select Location window; the default log name is SystemEventLog.csv.
  3. Click Save to complete the download.

Related Topics

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