NAS Manager 2-11
Using Logs
A log file is a file that stores messages, which are sometimes called events or event log
entries, generated by an application, service, or operating system. These messages are used
to track the operations performed by the system. Log files are usually plain text (ASCII)
files and usually have .log extensions.
You can use the PowerVault NAS Manager to access these log files to monitor the operation
of your system.

Managing Logs

You can use the Logs feature to download, view, clear, and configure several types of event
logs that are provided by the system. The available logs are as follows:
• Application log
•FTP log
•NFS log
•Security log
•System log
• Web (HTTP) shares log
•Web administration log
Downloading Log Files
The Download Log Files page on the NAS Manager allows you to download specific log
files to your NAS appliance.
1On the PowerVault NAS Manager primary menu, click Maintenance.
2On the Maintenance page, click Logs.
3On the Logs page, select the type of log you want to download.
4In the Task s list on the Log Type Log page, click Download.
5In the File Dow nload dialog window, select Save this file to disk.
6Click OK to download the log file.