Symantec 10268947 User Guide - Page 122

122 Log Files About log files About the operational log The operational log records events that Symantec Network Security is processing, such as startup and shutdown of the Network Security software or appliance node, or errors experienced within the node. The Network Security console provides a view of the operational log file of each node via Admin > Node > Manage Logs. All actions or modifications made in the Network Security console to a software or appliance node are logged to the operational log file, which includes information such as the date and time, name, type of modification, and other data specific to the modification. About log files Symantec Network Security provides log and database management from the Network Security console, described in the following sections: ■ Viewing log files ■ Viewing live log files Note: Both StandardUsers and RestrictedUsers can view log files. Viewing log files The Network Security console now provides a view of the log files easily. To view log files 1 In the Network Security console, click Admin > Node > Manage Logs. 2 In Select Node, choose a node from the pull-down list, and click OK. 3 In Log Files, do one of the following: ■ Click a log file to select it. ■ Click Refresh Table to get the latest logs. 4 In Actions, click View. 5 In View Log, do any or all of the following: ■ Scroll to read all lines on the log. ■ In the Operational Log tab, view the log. ■ In the Events tab, view the events. ■ In Go To Page, enter a page number.