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Table 103: Search Tools for Log Viewer
Tool
Description
Log Timeline
A 14-day timeline that enables you
to zoom to log entries for a specific
day and time.
Flags
A symbol used to tag a specific log
entry that you want to return to at
a later point.
Find Utility
A string search that searches for a
log entry based on a character
string in the reported event.
Log ID Number
A value search that searches for a
log entry based on the log ID
number.
The following sections detail each search tool.
Log Timeline
The log timeline is a powerful tool that enables you to quickly jump to a group of log
entries generated during a specific time period.
The timeline consists of 4 components: the time slider, time entry, time blocks, and Tailing
Logs. The following sections detail each component.
Using the Time Slider
The time slider marks the midpoint of the time interval selected for the timeline (for
details on setting a time interval, see "Using Time Blocks" on page 756). You can move
the time slider to the desired time using your mouse cursor: Click the slider (the vertical
red line), then drag it to the area on the timeline that represents the date and time around
which you want to view log entries. The log entry list automatically jumps to the selected
date and time (shown by the horizontal red line). Figure 106 on page 756 shows the time
slider.
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Specify an exact date and time, or use the
timeline selection slider to move
immediately to a specific day's log entries.
Use the Tailing Logs feature to jump directly
to incoming log entries.
Timeline covers any 14-day period, in
increments of days, hours, or minutes.
Gain greater control over identifying events.
The flagged entry stands out from other
entries, making it easier to locate quickly.
You can filter on a flag setting.
Locate a specific event quickly with minimal
detail; for example, search using the
timestamp or IP address field.
Move quickly from one relevant event to
another, avoiding scrolling.
Locate a specific log entry immediately.
Typically, you use a log ID search when you
have previously viewed the log entry and need
to find it again quickly.
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