Squirrel Log Viewer for Archive Diagnostics

Overview

The Log Viewer in Squirrel is a diagnostic and auditing tool designed for real-time visibility into system operations. It enables both administrators and support staff to monitor key activities such as:

• Login attempts
• Archive and restore actions
• System-level processes
• Errors and warnings

By providing deep insights into event history, the Log Viewer plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and reliability of the Squirrel platform.

Key Features

The Log Viewer is built for both speed and precision. It includes several tools to help you find, filter, and export log data with ease:

• Search Logs
  Use the keyword-based Search Bar to quickly find entries by username, file GUID, or action type (e.g., "archive", "restore").

• Event Type Filtering
  Narrow results using the Event Filter Dropdown, allowing you to focus on specific categories such as:

  • Info – General operations and status messages
  • Warnings – Potential issues that may require attention
  • Errors – Critical failures or unsuccessful operations

• Date Picker
  Select a specific day to view log entries from that date - useful for auditing and time-based troubleshooting.

• ↔ Pagination Controls
  Easily navigate through large sets of log data using Previous/Next buttons at the bottom of the table.

• Export to CSV
  Export the current log view to a .csv file for external analysis, audit reporting, or record keeping.

• Refresh Logs
  Click Refresh Logs at any time to load the most recent entries and ensure you're viewing up-to-date activity.

Log Table Structure

The log entries are displayed in a clean, tabular format with the following columns:

• Timestamp
  The exact date and time the event occurred. Crucial for tracking activity sequences or investigating incidents.

• Event Type
  Categorises the event as Info, Warning, or Error. These tags help prioritise what needs attention.

• Details
  A descriptive summary of the action taken. Depending on the event, this may include:

  • File GUID or Site GUID
  • Action performed (archive, restore, login)
  • User involved
  • Status or outcome

Each entry tells a clear story of what occurred, when, and who initiated it.

Use Cases

Here are some common scenarios where the Log Viewer proves invaluable:

• Troubleshooting Errors: Filter for Error logs to identify failed archive or restore attempts.
• Auditing User Activity: Track who restored or archived what - and when.
• File History Tracing: Follow the timeline of a specific file by searching its GUID.
• System Monitoring: Watch for signs of unusual system activity or high volume actions.

If you need help interpreting logs or exporting them for analysis, please contact support@smikar.com.

Reading long entries

Log lines are often longer than the panel is wide. By default the panel scrolls sideways rather than folding a line across several rows, so each entry stays on one line and the timestamps down the left stay aligned - which is what makes a run of entries scannable. Turn on Wrap long lines when you would rather see a single long entry in full without scrolling.

The scrolling is contained to the log panel itself, so the rest of the page does not move with it.

The other controls

• Search logs filters across the entry text.
• All Events narrows to a single event type.
• Date filters to one day.
• Per page sets how many entries load at a time.
• Hide repetitive auth logs is on by default: routine authentication chatter is filtered out so real activity is not buried. Turn it off if you are specifically chasing a sign-in problem.
• Export to CSV downloads what the current filters show, and Refresh Logs re-reads from the server.

Need help? support@smikar.com.