Device Problem Area: Tail of Syslog

This device-level workspace report displays the tail (last 10 records) from the Syslog Entries Report for a specified device. Placing this workspace report in a device workspace grants visual access to Syslog log entries for a particular device. For more information, this workspace report has been linked to the Syslog Entries report, which shows Syslog events logged for the selected device during the time period displayed at the bottom of the report.

Note: In order for entries to be added to this workspace report, the Syslog listener must be enabled, and a Syslog passive monitor must be added to the device. For more information, see Enabling the Windows Event Log Listener.

• Date. The date and time the Syslog entry was received by WhatsUp Gold.
• Syslog Type. The type of message.
• Payload. The vital data (such as the event name, the IP address that the event came from, date of the event, etc.) that is passed within a packet or other transmission unit.

To configure this workspace report:

1. On the workspace report page, click Menu > Configure.
   • Report name. Enter a title for the workspace report.
   • Top count. Enter the number of records you would like displayed in the workspace report.
   • Column 3 width. Enter a width for the Payload column in pixels.
2. Click OK to save changes.

Related Topics Workspace Overview Workspace Report Overview Device - Problem Areas: Syslog Entries