The VTL Console
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user if iSCSI is enabled. Refer to
’Managing iSCSI clients’
for information on
setting up authenticated access for backup servers.
2. Select the appropriate option.
From here you can add, delete, or reset passwords.
You cannot delete the root user or change the root user’s password from this
screen. Use the
Change Password
option instead.
View the Event Log
The Event Log details significant occurrences during the operation of the nTier
appliance. The Event Log can be viewed in the VTL Console when you highlight a
server in the tree and select the
Event Log
tab in the right pane.
The columns displayed are:
Sort the Event
Log
When you initially view the Event Log, all information is displayed in chronological
order (most recent at the top). If you want to reverse the order (oldest at top) or
change the way the information is displayed, you can click on a column heading to
re-sort the information. For example, if you click on the
ID
heading, you can sort the
events numerically. This can help you identify how often a particular event occurs.
Filter the Event
Log
By default, all informational system messages, warnings, and errors are displayed.
To filter the information that is displayed:
1. Right-click on a server and select
Event Log
-->
Filter
.
2. Select which message types you want to include.
Type
I
: This is an informational message. No action is required. (Severity
level 4)
W
: This is a warning message that states that something occurred
that may require maintenance or corrective action. However, the
VTL system is still operational. (Severity level 3)
E
: This is an error that indicates a failure has occurred such that a
device is not available, an operation has failed, or a licensing
violation. Corrective action should be taken to resolve the cause of
the error. (Severity level 2)
C
: These are critical errors that stop the system from operating
properly. (Severity level 1)
Date
The date on which the event occurred.
Time
The time at which the event occurred.
ID
This is the message number.
Event
Message
This is a text description of the event describing what has occurred.
