Log File Check

The Log File Check scans the specified log file and generates and alert when the configured text is found.

When a check is added or edited, the new settings are downloaded to the Agent the next time it communicates back to the All Devices view and they are applied when the check runs after that.

Check configuration

Add

  1. In the All Devices view North-pane, select the device
  2. Go to the Checks tab in the South-pane
  3. Click Add Check
  4. Select Add DSC > Log File Check 
  5. Configure the Check
    1. Log Name: 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
    2. Contains: Text to search for in the specified log file

      Log Name and Contains fields do not support wildcards.

  6. Click OK to save and apply

Edit a check

  1. In the All Devices view , select the device in the North-pane.
  2. Go to the Checks tab in the South-pane.
  3. Right-click the check and select Edit Check.
  4. Configure the settings as needed.
  5. Click OK to save and apply the changes.

Delete a check

  1. In the All Devices view , select the device in the North-pane.
  2. Go to the Checks tab in the South-pane.
  3. Right-click the check and select Delete Check.
  4. Enter the password you used to sign into N-sight RMM to confirm removal.
  5. Click OK to delete the check.