Using Windows NT/2000/2003 Event Logging

Advantage Database Server

Windows NT/2000/2003 event logging provides a centralized way for applications and services to record events such as when a service was stopped or started as well as error conditions. The Windows NT/2000/2003 Event Viewer provides a standard user interface for viewing logged events. There are three types of event logs:

The Event Viewer is accessed through the Administrative Tools group/folder. Select the type of log file you want to view (System, Security, or Application) from the Log menu option. Double click on any event in the events list to view event details.

Event Logging and the Advantage Database Server Service

Information, warnings and errors pertaining to the Advantage Database Server Service are recorded in the Event Application Log. Information messages are used to record when the Advantage Database Server Service was started or stopped. Advantage Database Server service warnings alert users of recoverable problems. Errors, however, are used to display non-recoverable conditions that are likely to cause a service failure.

The Advantage Database Server Service also maintains an error log for additional, non-system related Advantage Database Server errors. By default, the error log is located in the root directory of the drive where the Advantage Database Server is installed. The location of this log is configurable. For more information about the Advantage Database Server error log, see Troubleshooting in the Windows NT/2000/2003 Environment.