The Action Activity Log report reveals the n most recent actions recorded (also known as the "tail") for the activity log. This report is useful for quick access to the most recent actions, triggers, and last recorded activities on your network.

Understand column dataThe default view of each report contains a grid with the following columns:

  • Device. Source of the action or event. Click to bring up Device Status report.
  • Date. Date and time of event.
  • Action Name. Name of the action.
  • Trigger. Trigger for the action Click a trigger to open the State Change Timeline.

    Generate a report

    Choose Device. Choose one or more host devices.

    Choose time constraints. (,) Choose times. (For recently observed measurements, select Last Polled from the Date Range drop down list.)

    Filter and reduce by row and by column. Sort and remove columns, group rows based on specific column values, and remove unwanted information from the table.

    This report only returns Tail of Action Activity Log metrics for devices that already have the appropriate WMI or SNMP credentials.

  • Export report data

    Report data can be exported from WhatsUp Gold, reused, and distributed in multiple formats. Select Expand () from the Dashboard Options () menu. After the report has been expanded, select the Export Data icon to access the following options:

    • HTML. Generate and download a .htm file presenting your report data as it appears in the WhatsUp Gold user interface.
    • Excel. Generate and download a .xml spreadsheet containing your report data.
    • CSV. Generate and download a .csv file containing your report data.
    • Text. Generate and download a .txt file containing your report data.
    • Schedule Export. Set a recurring date and time, format, and email destination for report data export.