HP Sygate Security Agent User Guide
Packet Decode and Packet Dump for the Packet Log
Below the
Log Viewer
are two additional data fields that provide further detail regarding the
selected event. In the Packet Log, these fields are labeled
Packet Decode,
which provides
data on the type of packet logged, and
Packet Dump
, which records the actual data packet.
System Log
The System log records all operational changes, such as the starting and stopping of services,
detection of network applications, software configuration modifications, and software
execution errors. All information provided in the System Log also appears in real-time in the
Message Console. The System Log is especially useful for troubleshooting the Agent.
Icons for the System Log
When you open the System Log, icons are displayed at the left side of the first column.
These are graphical representations of the kind of event logged on each line, and they
provide an easy way to scan the System Log for possible system errors.
Table 11. System Log Icons
Icon Description
Error
Warning
Information
System Log Parameters and Description
The columns for logged events are:
Table 12. System Log Parameters and Description
Name of Parameter
Description
Time
The date and time that the event has been logged
Type
The type of event represents an Error, Warning, or
Information. An Error log indicates a problem with the source;
a Warning log indicates a potential problem; and an
Information log provides information about an event involving
the Agent.
ID
The ID assigned to the event by the Agent
Summary
Summary description of the event
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