Chapter 14. Administration
14.5. View Log Files
This panel allowsyou to view the system log files on you server. As shown in the image below,you select the log file that you want
to view andpress the "View Log File" button. Withoutany filter options, you will see the entire log file.
Youwill probably find the log file of most interest to be messages where most of the system services write log messages. If you
enter any textin the "Filter Pattern"box, only lines of the log file containing that text will be displayed. If you enter any text in the
"Highlight Pattern"box, that text will be shown in bold. Both options can be used together. Be aware that the filter is case-sensitive.
As an example, if you were interested in messages relating to DHCP, you could examine the log file messages with a filter pattern
of DHCP. This will show you all DHCP-related messages. If you further add a highlight pattern of DHCPACK, the messages relating to
DHCP acknowledgementswill appear in bold.
14.6. Reboot or Shutdown
If you need toshut down or reboot your server, using this screen will ensure that theshutdown sequence occurs gracefully,
preserving all configuration and information on your server. There is a similar function in the server console as well. Note that this
screen initiates the shutdown or reboot immediately after you click the "Perform" button.
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