Working with the Event Log

The columns displayed are:

Type

I: This is an informational message. No action is required.

 

W: This is a warning message that states that something occurred that

 

may require maintenance or corrective action. However, the VTL

 

system is still operational.

 

E: This is an error that indicates a failure has occurred such that a

 

device is not available, an operation has failed, or a licensing violation.

 

Corrective action should be taken to resolve the cause of the error.

 

C: These are critical errors that stop the system from operating properly.

Date

The date on which the event occurred.

Time

The time at which the event occurred.

ID

This is the message number.

Event

This is a text description of the event describing what has occurred.

Message

 

 

 

The VTL console lets you work with logs in the following ways:

“Viewing an event log” on page 136

“Sorting an event log” on page 136

“Quickly printing an event log” on page 137

“Filtering, exporting, purging, and printing an event log” on page 137

Viewing an event log

1.In the object tree of the VTL console, select the server that you want to check.

2.In the panel on the right side of the VTL console, click on the Event Log tab.

Stop here.

Sorting an event log

1.On the Event Log tab, click on the column head that you want to use as a sort key.

2.If you want to reverse the sort order, click on the column heading again.

Stop here.

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Sun Microsystems Virtual Tape Library manual Viewing an event log, Sorting an event log