When there is a need for second layer of aggregation over a log it is possible to use this option and collect any digested log in XpoLog.
To add a
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local XpoLog log
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into your XpoLog system:
- In Add Data pane click on Remote XpoLog. The Source and Collection Setting wizard opens.
- To change a log source, near Source Type, click on the Change button.
- In Local Log Path , mark the checkbox with the relevant log from the logs tree and press Apply. Optionally, define advanced settings – Files or Directory, click Browse to select the local path to the log.
- Optionally, click on Collection Settings to define advanced settings for the Remote XpoLog log – Files Filters, and/or Regional Settings (see Configuring Advanced Log Settings). Click either of the following buttons:
Save - Click Add Log. A progress box displays the status of the system as it scans the selected log. When the scan completes, the Patterns Administration Wizard screen opens.
- Optionally, Apply patterns on the log data and save the log in XpoLog (see Applying Patterns on the Log).
- Click Save – XpoLog applies an automated pattern on the incoming log, and the Log Viewer opens displaying the parsed records of the new log. The log name is displayed in the left pane in its selected location under Folders and Logs. If you put in the log path a {string} pattern, the various files of the log appear in the left pane. Otherwise, only one file appears. You can perform regular actions on this log.
Next – The Patterns administration screen opens. Apply patterns on the log data and save the log in XpoLog (see Applying Patterns on the Log). Log Collection Settings wizard opens. - Optionally, defining the basic information of the new log (see Setting Log General Information).
- Click one of the following:
Save & Close – XpoLog saves the new log and points to the logs tree. locate the log in the logs tree and enter the viewer in order to view the log.
Save & Add Another – XpoLog saves the new log and points to Add Log screen so that you may another log.