PollInterval

Specifies the frequency, in seconds, to poll each file listed in the

LogSources field for new messages. The default value is 120 seconds.

UnmatchLog

Specifies a file to log discarded events that cannot be parsed into an IBM Tivoli Enterprise Console event class by the adapter. The discarded events can then be analyzed to determine if modifications are needed to the adapter format file.

Format File

The format file is described in detail in “Format File” on page 17.

Class Definition Statement File

The CDS file defines how an adapter constructs events. This file is derived from the format file using the logfile_gencds program. In general, you should never have to edit this file to add new mappings. The CDS file is described in detail in “Class Definition Statement File” on page 18 and in Appendix C, “Class Definition Statement File Reference” on page 155.

Error File

The error file is described in detail in “Error File” on page 19.

Events Listing

The following table shows the class names and severities of all events defined for the UNIX log file adapter. You can use the table to get a sense of how log file events are mapped to IBM Tivoli Enterprise Console events and to determine if you want to make any changes. The events are defined in the BAROC file. See the IBM Tivoli Enterprise Console Rule Builder’s Guide for more information about customizing .baroc files.

Event Class Structure

Event classes are defined hierarchically, with child classes inheriting attribute value defaults from the parent.

The adapter fills in the following attribute defaults. The attributes are used in event group filters.

vsource: LOGFILE

vorigin: hostIPaddress

vhostname: hostname

The following events are defined for the UNIX log file adapter in the tecad_logfile.baroc file.

Event Class

Logfile_Base

Logfile_Automounter

Default Severity

WARNING

HARMLESS

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Enterprise Console specifications

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