About the NetFlow Log

The NetFlow Log is a history of system-wide messages generated by NetFlow Monitor. When you access the NetFlow Log, it shows messages generated during the time period selected at the top of the report.

Each entry shows the date logged, the message about the activity, and the severity of the entry.

• Date displays the date the message was logged.
• Message displays the activity message. This message contains the reason for the log entry other information, such as error number, which may be useful in troubleshooting.
• Severity displays the logging level of the entries, either Normal, Verbose, or Errors Only.

Tip: You can sort the data in the report by clicking on a column title.

Changing the report date and time

Use the Date range list at the top of the report to select a time frame for the report. By default, the report displays log entries for the previous hour.

Note: NetFlow Monitor only displays data from one database at a time, and by default, displays the most current data. If you select a time period that includes data stored in both the NetFlow database and the NetFlow Archive database, a note displays below the date range informing you that not all data is shown for the specified date range. For example, if you select a date that includes 39 days of archived data, and one hour of current data, one hour of current data is displayed in the report. You must modify the report's date to view the archived data.

Changing the report severity/logging level

Use the Severity level list to select a logging level for the report.

• Verbose displays all entries (including all three severity levels).
• Normal displays entries for Normal and Errors Only.
• Errors only displays only error entries.