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Runtime events are the most recent events since the last DataGuard
Appliance startup. These are useful for auditing usage, identifying
trends, and tracing problems. The Management Interface also displays
NVRAM event logs, which remain available even after a restart.
To view Runtime Events or NVRAM Events:
1. From the Administration tab, click the Events menu item.
2. Click the button at the upper right to toggle between Runtime
Events and NVRAM Events.
To save the Runtime Events or NVRAM Events log:
1. From the Runtime Events or NVRAM Events panel, click the Save
button. Your web browser will save a text file of the log to its
designated download folder.
To clear the Runtime Events or NVRAM Events log:
1. From the Runtime Events or NVRAM Events panel, click the Clear
button. A dialog box will appear.
2. Type the word “CONFIRM” in the dialog box and click Confirm to
apply the changes, or click Cancel to keep the log intact.
operatIon log
The Operation Log lists changes that have been made to device
configuration settings, array setup, logical drive setup and other
significant management changes made through the API. To view the
Operation Log:
1. From the Administration tab, click the Operation Log menu item.
2. Click on the Time, API, and Description table headings to sort the
listed entries.
By default, the log is displayed in reverse order of the entry index
number. The list of Runtime or NVRAM Events displays information that
includes the following:
Event
log item Description
Index
A number assigned to this specific event. Highest number
is most recent.
Device
Identifies the device involved.
Event ID
Identifies the action that occurred.
Severity
Displays the Severity Level:
Fatal – A non-recoverable error or failure has occurred.
Critical – Action is needed now; the implications of the
condition are serious.
Major – Action is needed now.
Minor – Action is needed but the condition is not serious
yet.
Warning – User can decide whether action is required.
Info – Information only; no action is required.
Time
Date and time the event occurred.
Description
A brief description of the event.
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