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Log Viewer

Overview

The Log Viewer in Squirrel is a powerful tool designed for real-time monitoring and diagnostics. It allows administrators and users to keep track of critical events such as logins, restore checks, archive requests, and system operations. This feature is essential for maintaining the integrity of the Squirrel system, ensuring smooth operations, and identifying potential issues promptly. The intuitive interface makes it easy to filter, search, and export logs for in-depth analysis and auditing.

The log entries provide detailed information about each event, including the timestamp, event type, and a description of the action taken. This helps users trace the history of specific files, monitor user activity, and troubleshoot any errors or unexpected behaviors in the system.

Key Features

The Log Viewer Interface is designed for simplicity and efficiency, providing multiple tools for exploring and managing logs. At the top of the interface, you will find the Search Bar, which allows you to filter logs by keywords. This is especially useful when searching for a specific file GUID or user activity. Next to the search bar, the Event Filter Dropdown enables you to narrow down logs by event type, such as Info, Warnings or Error events, allowing you to focus on specific operations.

For more precise log exploration, you can use the Date Picker to select logs from a particular date. Once the desired logs are displayed, you can download the data by clicking Export to CSV. This exports the current log view, which is useful for generating reports or conducting external analysis.

The log entries themselves are presented in a tabular format, with a Refresh Logs button available to update the table with the latest data. The Pagination Controls at the bottom make it easy to navigate through large volumes of logs, with each page displaying a manageable subset of entries.

• Search Logs: Quickly find relevant logs using keywords. Search for username or action (like archive or restore).
• Event Filtering: Filter logs by event type to focus on specific actions (e.g., Info, Warnings and Errors).
• Date Picker: Select a specific date to view logs from that day.
• Pagination: Easily navigate through pages of logs.
• Export to CSV: Download the logs as a CSV file for external analysis or reporting.

Log Table:

The Log Table serves as the core element of the Log Viewer, displaying a structured view of all log entries. Each entry is composed of three primary fields: Timestamp, Event Type, and Details.

• Timestamp: Indicates the exact date and time when the event occurred. This is essential for tracking when actions were performed and correlating events across different parts of the system.
• Event Type: This field specifies the category of the event, such as [info] for informational messages, [error] for error reports, and other levels of severity. This classification allows users to quickly distinguish between routine events and critical issues.
• Details: This column contains a detailed description of the logged event. Depending on the type of event, it may include information such as the username, file GUID, site GUID, and the action performed. For example, a restore entry will show that a specific file was restored, along with the user who initiated the check.
• Pagination Controls: Navigate between multiple pages of logs using the Previous and Next buttons.
• Refresh Logs: Click Refresh Logs to load the latest entries.