Windows Event Log Action

The Windows Event Log action allows you to configure log messages to post to the Windows Event Viewer.

Configure the following:

• Name. Enter a unique name for the action. This name displays in the Actions Library.
• Description. Enter a short description about the action. This description displays next to the action in the Actions Library.
• Source. The origin of messages logged to the Windows Event Viewer. The default source is the WhatsUp Log Action.
• Event ID. Enter an event ID for the messages that are logged to the Windows Event Viewer. The default event ID is 1000, the WhatsUp engine event ID.
• Level. Select a level for messages logged to the Windows Event Viewer. You can select Error, Warning, or Information. The default level is Error.
• Log Message. Enter a log message that displays in the Windows Event Viewer. This message supports percent variables. The default log message is:
  %Device.ActiveMonitorDownNames is %Device.State on %Device.Type: %Device.HostName (%Device.Address).

  Details:

  Monitors that are down include: %Device.ActiveMonitorDownNames

  Monitors that are up include: %Device.ActiveMonitorUpNames

  Notes on this device (from device property page):

  %Device.Notes

  ----------------------------------------

  This message was logged on %System.Date at %System.Time

  WhatsUp Gold

Tip: Right-click in the Log Message box to select the percent variables you would like to use in the action.

• OK. Click to save your changes.

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