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Searching log messages

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The Detailed Information column provides the entire raw log entry and is not needed
unless the log contains information not available in any of the other, more specific
columns.
To change the columns in the log message display
1 While viewing log messages, select the Column Settings icon.
The Column Settings window opens.
2 To add fields, select them in the Available fields list and select the right arrow button.
3 To remove fields, select them in the Show these fields list and select the left arrow
button.
4 To change the position of a column, select the field in the Show these fields list and
then select Move Up or Move Down as necessary.
5 Select OK.
There are two ways to search log messages: a simple keyword search or an
advanced search that enables you to use multiple keywords and specify a time range.
To perform a simple keyword search
1 Display the log messages you want to search. For more information, see
messages" on page
2 In the Search field, type a keyword and select Go.
The log message list shows only the logs containing the keyword.
To perform an advanced search
1 Display the log messages you want to search. For more information, see
messages" on page
2 Select Advanced Search.
The Log Search window is displayed.
Figure 187:Search for log messages
3 If you want to search for log messages in a particular date range, select the From and
To dates.
4 Select one of the following options:
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