Log File Check

This Check scans the specified log file alerting where the specified text is discovered.

Check configuration

Add

  1. On the All Devices view North-pane, select the device
  2. Go to the Checks tab
  3. Click Add Check
  4. Choose Add DSC Check > Log File Check
  5. Enter the following information:

    • Log Name : either enter the name and path of the log file to query, for example /usr/log/user.log, or select the required log from the drop-down
    • Contains : the test to search for in the specified log file
    • Edit : select the required Log File Check in the lower pane then from the Checks drop-down Edit Check amending the Log Name and Contains field as required.
    • Delete : select the required Log File Check in the lower pane then from the Checks drop-down Delete. Enter the password you used to sign into N-sight RMM to confirm removal.

    The Log Name and Contains fields do not support wildcards.

  6. To run an Automated Task when the Check fails choose Assign a Task after creating the Check
  7. Click OK to save and apply

Edit

  1. On the All Devices view North-pane, select the device
  2. Go to the Checks tab
  3. Select the target Log File Check
  4. From the Check drop-down
  5. Click Edit Check (also available from the Check's right-click menu)
  6. Configure the settings
  7. Click OK to save and apply

Delete

  1. On the All Devices view North-pane, select the device
  2. Go to the Checks tab
  3. Select the target Log File Check
  4. From the Check drop-down
  5. Click Delete Check (also available from the Check's right-click menu)
  6. Enter the password you used to sign into N-sight RMM to confirm removal
  7. Click OK to delete

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