Formatted log properties

The Properties dialog box for a formatted server log displays the following settings:

  • Number of Log Entries to Retrieve specifies the maximum number of log entries to retrieve from the host.
  • Display Properties allows you to select which types of messages are displayed. You can select any or all of the message types.
    • Click Display Error Messages to display messages indicating serious problems that are likely to require intervention.
    • Click Display Warning Messages to display messages indicating problems that may require intervention.
    • Click Display Informational Messages to display messages indicating the results of normal operations.
  • Retrieve Log Entries Starting At allows you to specify the order in which log entries are retrieved:
    • Click End of Log to display the most recent messages first.
    • Click Beginning of Log To display the oldest messages first.