LANScan Log Groups

Events can be triggered based on network activity or problems with individual devices. How do you make sure the right person finds out about it? And if they find out, how do you make sure they know its important?

LANScan Log Groups let you custom tailor the reporting of Events to match their severity and the needs of your staff. To customize Event reporting, configure a Log Group:

The Log Group defines a general category of Events. Use it to organize events by type of network device generating the event or possibly by physical location. The Level is used to assign different annunciation strategies according to the severity of the Event. A Log Group and Level are both specified in Event configuration in the form 'Group:Level'.

Reporting identifies how the Event will be announced. Report via Email sends an email message to the address specified. You can also use this feature to generate pager alerts. Report via Program starts the specified program - use this to access systems that LANScan cannot directly reach. Report via Multimedia plays a '.wav' file - use it to make your computer speak! Report via Dialog Box launches a popup dialog in the center of the screen.

Response is used to force an Operator to acknowledge the Event. Reset sets a timeout value, before which the Event cannot occur again.

Create as many groups and levels as you like. Click on 'More Info' to see how Events are configured to use Log Group:Level.