Overview
Commvault has many modules that write log messages into files as they run. These logs are useful for troubleshooting issues that may arise with various jobs.
Message Layout
Certain data items (called fields) are placed into each log message. The following table describes the layout of those messages.
|
Field name |
Columns |
Format |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Process ID |
0 through 4 |
Decimal |
The number assigned to the process that generated the log message. |
|
Thread ID |
6 through 10 |
Hexadecimal |
The number assigned to a thread spawned by the process that generated the log message. |
|
Timestamp |
12 through 25 |
mm/dd hh:mm:ss |
The date and time when the message was added to the log. |
|
Job ID |
27 through 29 |
Decimal |
The number assigned to the job that spawned the process that generated the log message. May also consist of placeholder characters. |
|
Message |
30 through end |
String |
The content of the message. |
These fields can be set in the GxTail Filter Properties and Log File Sequencer dialog boxes for filtering messages.