Using the Detailed Log
You can view detailed log information if the backup set is configured to record it. This feature is available if the selected activity contains
Detailed Log information (refer to
“Specifying backup set options”). This means a log of all the files processed in the selected session was recorded.
DS-Client dumps all detailed logs to a folder called
asigra_archivlog. By default, this is located in the DS-Client installation directory, but can be configured using the
LogArchivePath advanced parameter. (For more information see
“Configuring the advanced settings”.)
For Grid DS-Clients, if LogArchivePath is not configured, the default is each node writes to the its local asigra_archivlog folder for the activity it performs. However, DS-User can access only the detailed log on the Main Node. To ensure the detailed log for all sessions is accessible, configure LogArchivePath to a UNC path (which can be accessed by all nodes).
The detailed log contains a log of all files that were affected by a specific backup or restore activity. Only those activities whose Detailed Log check box is selected, will have that information recorded. This is set as follows:
• For scheduled backups — In the Backup Set Properties dialog box, on the Options tab.
• For on-demand backups — In the Backup Now Wizard, on the Select options for demand backup page.
• For restores — In the Restore Now Wizard, on the Select Restore Options page.
To view the detailed log:
1. In the Activity Log, select the activity session you would like to view.
2. Click Detailed Log.
3. In the Detailed Log Viewer, select a filter (the default is “*”, which means “ALL”), and then click Find. You can narrow the search by using the options in the Path Filter section.
NOTE: When you search a detailed log, you are actually searching for a file stored in the asigra_archivlog folder. You must make decisions about the maintenance for this folder (e.g. delete / archiving). By default, the logs will constantly accumulate.