User Guide

ADDING AND EDITING LOG SUBSCRIPTIONS
CHAPTER 20: LOGGING 433
Table 20-3 describes the levels of detail you can choose in the Log Level field.
12. Choose how to retrieve the log file from the appliance in the Retrieval Method field.
Table 20-4 describes the different ways you can retrieve log files:
Table 20-3 Logging Levels
Log Level Description
Critical This is the least detailed setting. This level only includes errors. Using this
setting will not allow you to monitor performance and other important
activities. However, the log files will not reach their maximum size as
quickly. This log level is equivalent to the syslog level “Alert.”
Warning This level includes all errors and warnings created by the system. Using
this setting will not allow you to monitor performance and other
important activities. This log level is equivalent to the syslog level
“Warning.”
Information This level includes the detailed system operations. This is the default. This
log level is equivalent to the syslog level “Info.”
Debug This level includes data useful for debugging system problems. Use the
Debug log level when you are trying to discover the cause of an error. Use
this setting temporarily, and then return to the default level. This log level
is equivalent to the syslog level “Debug.”
Trace This is the most detailed setting. This level includes a complete record of
system operations and activity. The Trace log level is recommended only
for developers. Using this level causes a serious degradation of system
performance and is not recommended. This log level is equivalent to the
syslog level “Debug.”
Table 20-4 Log Transfer Protocols
Retrieval Method Description
FTP on Appliance
(FTP Poll)
This method requires a remote FTP client accessing the appliance to
retrieve log files using an admin or operator user’s username and
password.
When you choose this method, you must enter the maximum number
of log files to store on the appliance. When the maximum number is
reached, the system deletes the oldest file.
This is the default.