Cisco Cisco Web Security Appliance S670 User Guide
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AsyncOS 8.1 for Cisco Web Security User Guide
Chapter 20 Monitor System Activity Through Logs
Tasks for Logging
Tasks for Logging
Best Practices for Logging
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Minimizing the number of log subscriptions may benefit system performance.
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Logging fewer details may benefit system performance.
Log File Viewing
You can use the Web interface or Command Line Interface to view active log files. The CLI allows you
to view current log activity in real time. Refreshing the Web interface displays the new entries (though
this may vary with different browsers).
to view current log activity in real time. Refreshing the Web interface displays the new entries (though
this may vary with different browsers).
You can also use the Web interface to view archived log files that are stored on the appliance.
Viewing Log Files Using the Web Interface
Step 1
Choose Administration > Log Subscriptions.
Step 2
Click the name of the log subscription in the Log Files column of the list of log subscriptions.
Step 3
When prompted, enter the administers username and password for accessing the appliance.
Step 4
When logged in, click one of the log files to view it in your browser or to save it to disk.
Task
Links to Related Topics and Procedures
Review best practices for logging.
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View logs
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Use logs to troubleshoot Web Proxy
Problems
Problems
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Add and edit log subscriptions
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Customize access logs
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Manage log file size
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Manage log file location
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Troubleshoot Logging Problems
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