Chapter2 Monitoring the System
Logging
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Handling Log Messages with ICS System Manager
ICS System Manager provides several options for handling the log messages
directed to it. By default, the system sends log messages to the SPE, where they
are stored on disk.
ICS System Manager includes an Event Manager that enables you to viewsystem
events (messages) and define policies (a set of rules) that specify how you want
the system to respond to a particular type of message. For example, for certain
types of log messages, you might want to configure the system to automatically
generate an e-mail message or send a page.
For additional information about using ICS System Manager for event handling,
refer to the ICS System Manager online help.
Saving Log Messages to a Syslog Server
The system saves syslog messages to an internal buffer. You can configure the
system to read messages from the buffer and send them to a specified syslog
server.
Note For instructions on how to view and change the log configuration, see“How
to Change the Log Configuration” on page 2-7.
How to Read Log MessagesWhen viewedon a log server, the mandatory portion of a log message begins with
a percent sign (%) and can contain up to 80 characters. The message fields that
precede the percent sign (received and sent dates and times) are optional.
Table2-1 describes the elements of log messages as displayed in Event Manager.