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Log & Report
Searching log messages
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The Detailed Information column provides the entire raw log entry and is not needed
unless the log contains information not available in any of the other, more specific
columns.
To change the columns in the log message display
1
While viewing log messages, select the Column Settings icon.
The Column Settings window opens.
2
To add fields, select them in the Available fields list and select the right arrow button.
3
To remove fields, select them in the Show these fields list and select the left arrow
button.
4
To change the position of a column, select the field in the Show these fields list and
then select Move Up or Move Down as necessary.
5
Select OK.
Searching log messages
There are two ways to search log messages: a simple keyword search or an
advanced search that enables you to use multiple keywords and specify a time range.
To perform a simple keyword search
1
Display the log messages you want to search. For more information, see
2
In the Search field, type a keyword and select Go.
The log message list shows only the logs containing the keyword.
To perform an advanced search
1
Display the log messages you want to search. For more information, see
2
Select Advanced Search.
The Log Search window is displayed.
<-
Left arrow button. Select to move selected fields from the Show these fields
list to the Available fields list.
Show these
fields in this
order
The fields that are displayed as columns in the log messages list. The fields
are listed in order with the first column at the top of the list.
Move up
Move selected field up one position in the Show these fields list.
Move down
Move selected field down one position in the Show these fields list.