Create an Export Log Task
You can use Log Export tasks to export log data from the Log Server or from the Management Server.
For more details about the product and how to configure features, click Help or press F1.
Steps
- Select Configuration, then browse to Administration.
- Browse to Tasks.
- Right-click Tasks, then select .
- Configure the settings.
- Select the server from which the log data is exported and click Add.
- Click OK.
Result
Export Log Task Properties dialog box
Use this dialog box to copy log data from the active storage to the selected location.
Option | Definition |
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General tab | |
Name | Specifies the Export Log Task name. |
Comment | An optional comment for your own reference. |
Operation Type | Select the format to export in.
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Servers | Shows the servers from which you can export logs. |
Search | Opens a search field for the selected element list. |
Up | Navigates up one level in the navigation hierarchy. Not available at the top level of the navigation hierarchy. |
Tools |
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Add | Adds the selected servers to the Target list. |
Remove | Removes the selected servers from the Target list. |
Target | Shows the servers that you have selected. |
Option | Definition |
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Task tab | |
Target Data | Select the type of log data to archive. |
Time Range |
Specifies the time range of the log entries. You have several options to limit the time range. For example, select Absolute Time Range in the Time Range list and define the Start and End Time. |
Script to Execute After the Task | The Log Server triggers this script after completing the task. The script is located at /data/script sub-folder in the SMC installation directory. The |
Option | Definition |
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Operation tab | |
Storage directories to export from | Select the storage directories from which to export the data.
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Filter for Exporting
(Optional) |
Select the filter for exporting. |
Select | Opens the Select Filter dialog box. |
IPS Record ID
(Optional, IPS traffic recordings only) |
Enter the IPS Record ID of the traffic capture. |
Destination file |
Specifies a name for the destination file. Note: The destination file is saved in the
<installation directory>/data/export directory on the Log
Server.You can use the following variables to automatically add information to the file name:
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Browse | This option is not supported in Export Log Tasks. |
If file already exists | Specifies what happens when a previous file with the same name exists in the same folder:
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