Windows Event Log

Windows Event Log records Windows Event Log messages. Windows Event Log messages include application, security, setup, system, and forwarded events.

Each log message record contains the following data columns:

• Date. Date and time group for the event message.
• Source. Source of the event message notification.
• Trap. Type of WinEvent message received.
• Details. Log message string.

Note: In order for entries to be added to this report, the Windows Event Log listener must be enabled and a Windows Event passive monitor must be added to a device. For more information on the Windows Event Log listener, see Enabling the Windows Event Log Listener.

Fetch and filter log data

Choose device. Choose one or more host devices.

Choose time constraints. Choose specific windows for log data, or choose Last Polled for the latest.

Filter and reduce by row and by column. Select rows based on specific column values, remove columns, and remove noise and chaff from the table.

Email, print, share, and export

Windows Event Log log data can be exported, reused, and distributed.

• Email. Email log data.
• Print. Print grid and chart views.
• Share. Share Windows Event Log reports with other users in a single or combined view.
• Export. Export Windows Event Log data and leverage outside of WhatsUp Gold.

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