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Event Viewer

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Last updated: Nov 30, 2021 by tdopko@commvault.com (Unlicensed)
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The Event Viewer window displays events reported based on conditions within the CommCell® environment. By default, the event viewer displays the most recent 200 events. This number can be increased up to 1,000. The event log maintains up to 10,000 events or 7 days of events. These default settings can be modified.

Filter the Event Viewer

Double-down arrow | Filter | Select field down-arrow and select the appropriate filter

The event viewer can be filtered based on the available fields. Although some filters, such as Date does not have a practical application, other fields such as Computer, Program or Event code can be used to quickly locate specific events.



To set Event Viewer filters

1 - Click the double-down arrows (chevron) to expand Event Viewer menu.

2 - Select Filter to enable Event Viewer filtering.

3 - Filter fields using the drop-down arrow and define filter criteria.



Search Event Log

Right-click in Event Viewer | Search Events

Although only 200 to 1,000 events are displayed in the event viewer, the entire event log can be searched from the event viewer. The default total number of events retained is 10,000.

When right-clicking anywhere in the event viewer, select the option to search events. Events are searched by time range, severity and job ID. If common searches are frequently conducted, the search criteria can be saved as a query and run at any time.




To search event log

1 - Right-click in the Events windows and select Search Events.

2 - Define search criteria to display all relevant events in the event log.

3 - Check to save the
query  to run it as needed.

4 - Once search criteria is
entered click OK.



Set Event Log Retention

From the Home tab | Click Control Panel | Configure | System

By default, the event log retains 10,000 events or 7 days of events. When the event logs reach their upper limit, the oldest events are pruned from the event logs. These options are configured in the System Settings applet in the Control Panel.




To set event log retention

1 - From the Home toolbar, click Control Panel.

2 - Locate the System applet form the CommCell category.

3 - Set the event retention criteria settings for number and age of events.

4 - The CommServe® database volume free space checks. Default values can be modified if needed.


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