Tail of Passive Monitor Error Log report reveals the n most recent actions recorded (also known as the "tail") in the Passive Monitor Error log. This report is useful for quick access to the last recorded passive monitor failure and exception activities on your network.

Understand column data

The default view of each report contains a grid with the following columns:

  • Date. Date and time of event.

  • Passive Monitor. Passive monitor name.

  • Device. Device hostname, IP address, or custom label.

  • Category. Category of error. For example: Con. Failed (Connection Failed), Auth Error (Authentication Error).
    • Details. Log message string.

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.

  • 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.