The Tail of Windows Event Log report reveals the n most recent Windows OS system log ("Event Log") messages (also referred to as the "tail") for devices you select. This report enables quick access to last known events to occur on selected Windows OS host devices.

Understand column data

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

  • Date. Date and time of event.
  • WinEvent Type. Windows Event message category.
  • Payload. Full message data.

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.