Chapter 14. Administration
14.5. View Log Files
This panel allows you to view the system log files on you server. As shown in the image below, you select the log file that you want
to view and press the "View Log File" button. Without any filter options, you will see the entire log file.
You will probably find the log file of most interest to be
messages
where most of the system services write log messages. If you
enter any text in the "Filter Pattern" box, only lines of the log file containing that text will be displayed. If you enter any text in the
"Highlight Pattern" box, that text will be shown in bold. Both options can be used together. Be aware that the filter is case-sensitive.
As an example, if you were interested in messages relating to DHCP, you could examine the log file
messages
with a filter pattern
of
DHCP
. This will show you all DHCP-related messages. If you further add a highlight pattern of
DHCPACK
, the messages relating to
DHCP acknowledgements will appear in bold.
14.6. Reboot or Shutdown
If you need to shut down or reboot your server, using this screen will ensure that the shutdown sequence occurs gracefully,
preserving all configuration and information on your server. There is a similar function in the server console as well. Note that this
screen initiates the shutdown or reboot immediately after you click the "Perform" button.
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