165Using Optivity Switch Manager, Release 1.1.0.0Chapter 7Using Log ManagerLog Manager allows you to open log files that are transferred from a networkdevice. The log file is a file saved on the flash memory of a device. You can usethe log file content (displayed in ASCII format) to analyze any activity written tothe log file that may be of potential concern.This chapter includes information about the following topics:• Uploading Passport syslog files to your management station (next)• Starting Log Manager (page 170)• Opening a syslog file (page 171)• Exporting a log file (page 174)• Locating specific log entries (page 174)• Filtering log entries (page 176)Note: Log files and Optivity Switch Manager must reside on the samemanagement station.
