Using the System Logs Manager

You can examine, clear, or print log files using the

System Logs Manager, located in the System/Logs directory of the SCOadmin hierarchy. The System Logs Manager displays a list of current log files and the contents of the selected file.

To display the contents of a log file, select the file from the list.

To search for a pattern in the log file, enter the pattern in the ``Search'' field. Use the next and prev buttons to search for other occurrences of the pattern.

To print out a log file, select the file from the list, then select Print from the File menu.

To add a new log file to the list, select Include Log from the Log menu. You are asked to supply a location and a comment.

To omit a log file from the list, select the file from the list, then select Exclude Log from the Log menu.

To clear the contents of a log file, select the file from the list, then select Clear Log from the Log menu.

See also:

• Table 2-4, ``Administrative log files''

• ``Clearing system log files from the command line''

• ``Clearing log files automatically''