Logs

The CLI Scripting Logs Screen displays a list log files of all CLI Scripts that have been applied to network devices. You can click on a log file to view CLI Scripting results on a command-by-command basis. In other words, it displays whether the contents of a file were successfully applied to the device. A log file also provides a record of a particular configuration, as well as effective troubleshooting information, when applicable. The screen can be used to view, export, or delete CLI Scripting Logs.

Note: As with the scripting files, log files are automatically stored on the OmniVista Server or local system. File locations may vary, depending on the OmniVista installation, but can generally be found at a path similar to the following: Alcatel OmniVista 2500\data\cli_scripting_logs. By default, log files are placed in a directory indicating the IP address of the corresponding device.

Displaying a Log File

Click on a log file to display the contents. You can look through the file to view the application of the Log File on a command-by-command basis. Unless an error has occurred, the log file will closely resemble the script file (i.e., it will list only the CLI commands that were applied to the device). If an error occurs, an error notification is displayed in the log, following the CLI command that triggered the error. You can search for a command or specific text string in the log file by entering the text in the Search field and clicking on the Search Next or Search Previous buttons. You can also configure a filter to view specific information by clicking on the Filter icon and creating/selecting a filter.

Exporting a Log File

You can export a log file to another location (directory). Select the file and click on the Export button. Browse to the location to which you want to export the file and click OK.

Deleting a Log File

Select the log file(s) and click on the Delete icon. Click OK at the confirmation prompt.