Event Log Details

Event Properties Tab

The 'Event Properties' tab provides property information about the Windows Event Log event such as what computer the event occurred on, the Event Date, etc.  The Properties tab also displays event data that allows you to see as much detailed information as is available from the log.

General Information Area

The properties area displays all non-data related information about an exception or performance event.

The event type icon (, , ) is also displayed below the General Information area and to the right of the tabs to indicate whether you are looking at a performance event, handled exception or critical exception. The icon will also display a tooltip with event ID and event category.

Description Area

For Windows Event Log events, this area displays the 'Description' field from the Windows Event Log

Similar Events Tab

This tab may be used to find similar events that are occurring in your system. You may filter for identical events.

Filtering and General Information Area

The properties area provides selection criteria for filtering how many and what type of similar events you wish to view.

Event List Area

The event list area will display links to all similar events in a 'Table View' or graphically in a 'Diagram View'.

Finding Similar Log Events

Find identical events

Grouping log or instrumentation events by 'Problem' means that all events are identical.

Related Events Tab

This tab may be used to find events from an event log that are related to this performance event. To tie event log events to your application:

Filtering and General Information Area

The properties area provides time criteria for filtering how many related events you wish to view.

Event List Area

The event list area will display links to all related events. Click on any of the links to view the details for that event.

Finding Related Events

Distributed Chains Tab

Distributed Chains are not applicable to Event Log events, but the tab is displayed to provide consistency between windows.

Last update: Friday, December 03, 2010 01:28:45 PM