For systems running on Windows NT, use the Event Log Viewer screen to view log records for system, security, and application events. The recorded logs display user logons and data for the programs users are running.
To view Windows NT event logs:
From the System > System Programming > System Maintenance menu, select Event Log Viewing to display the Event Log Viewer screen.
Note: If prompted, log on to the character-based system
In the Logs field, type an asterisk (*) next to each of the following logs you want to view:
System - System service functions.
Security - User logon functions.
Application - Application programs.
In the Error Type field, type an asterisk (*) next to each of the following types of log entry you want to view:
Error - Program errors.
Warning - Program warnings.
Information - Program messages.
Audit Success - Successful user logons.
Audit Fail - Unsuccessful user logons.
In the Previous field, place an asterisk (*) next to the period from which to select the log entries:
24 hours - Displays log entries for the past 24 hours.
24 days - Displays log entries for the past 24 days.
To select log entries that contain a designated word or phrase, enter the text in the Search string field.
Use the Begin hot key to display the requested information.
The following information displays in the Event Log Viewer report:
Column | Description |
Date | Date of log entry. |
Time | Time of log entry. |
Log | Log that contains the entry. |
Type | Type of log entry. |
Source | The source of the log entry, such as the application or system service name. |
Message | Log entry description. |
Use the Arrow keys to scroll through the log entry descriptions.
Press Enter or Esc to exit the report and return to the System Maintenance menu.
See Also:
Monitoring the System Overview
Monitoring System Performance Using AIX