Log Parser

Log parser is a powerful, versatile tool that provides universal query access to text-based data such as log files, XML files and CSV files, as well as key data sources on the Windows® operating system such as the Event Log, the Registry, the file system, and Active Directory®.
You tell Log Parser what information you need and how you want it processed. The results of your query can be custom-formatted in text based output, or they can be persisted to more specialty targets like SQL, SYSLOG, or a chart.
The world is your database with Log Parser.

Most software is designed to accomplish a limited number of specific tasks. Log Parser is different... the number of ways it can be used is limited only by the needs and imagination of the user.
If you find a creative way to use it, let us know at www.logparser.com!

Here are some samples to whet your appetite...

Search for Data

Search for the logons of a specific user among the events in the Windows Event Log:

C:\>LogParser "SELECT TimeGenerated, SourceName, EventCategoryName, Message INTO report.txt FROM Security WHERE EventID = 528 AND SID LIKE '%TESTUSER%'" -resolveSIDs:ON

And obtain results in a text file formatted as desired:

Create Reports

Create custom-formatted HTML reports:

Calculate Statistics

Calculate the distribution of the HTTP response status codes from your IIS log files:

C:\>LogParser "SELECT sc-status, COUNT(*) AS Times INTO Chart.gif FROM <1> GROUP BY sc-status ORDER BY Times DESC" -chartType:PieExploded3D -chartTitle:"Status Codes"

And produce a chart formatted as desired:

System Requirements

Log Parser is compatible with the Windows® 2000, Windows® XP Professional, and Windows Server^TM 2003 operating systems.