Select log data to archive

You can specify the type of log data to archive and select additional options for the Archive Log Task.

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Steps

  1. In the Archive Log Task properties, switch to the Task tab.
  2. Select the type of log data to archive using the Target Data options.
  3. Select the Time Range of the log entries.
    You have several options to limit the time range. For example, select Absolute Time Range in the Time Range list and define the Start and End Time.
  4. (Optional) Specify a script in the Script to Execute After the Task field.
    The Log Server triggers this script after completing the task.

Archive Log Task Properties dialog box

Use this dialog box to archive log data.

Option Definition
General tab
Name Specifies the element name.
Servers Select from the available servers.
Search Enter a search parameter to locate a server. Clicking X removes the search field.
Up Navigates up one level in the navigation hierarchy. Not available at the top level of the navigation hierarchy.
Tools
  • New — Creates an element of the specified type.
  • Show Deleted Elements — Shows elements that have been moved to the Trash.
Add Adds the selected server to the Target list.
Remove Removes the selected server from Target list.
Target Shows the servers that you have selected.
Option Definition
Task tab
Target Data Select the type of log data to archive.
Time Range Specifies the time range of the log entries. You have several options to limit the time range.

For example, select Absolute Time Range in the Time Range list and define the Start and End Time.

Script to Execute After the Task The Log Server triggers this script after completing the task.
Option Definition
Operation tab
Filter for Copying Select a filter to narrow the scope of the logs to be archived.
Select Opens the Select Element dialog box.
Source Data Deletion
Delete Source Data Deletes the archived data from the active storage.
Delete Other Data Deletes some other data from active storage while you archive data.
Select Opens the Select Element dialog box.
Archive Target Directory Select from the available directories. The directory is determined in the Log Server's configuration file.