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See Editing backup settings on page 122.
About using event log information to troubleshoot
problems
When Symantec System Recovery performs an action, it records the event (for
example, when a backup job runs). It also records program error messages.
You can use the event log to track down the source of problems or to verify the
successful completion of a backup job.
Log entries provide information about the success or failure of numerous actions
by Symantec System Recovery or by a user. It offers a single view of all of the
information and the program error messages.
The following information is included in the event log:
Table 10-4
Event log information
DescriptionOption
Indicates if the event is an error message or
other information, such as the successful
completion of a backup job.
Type
Identifies if Symantec System Recovery
generates the message or another program.
Source
Displays the exact date and time that a
selected event occurred.
Date
Lets you review information about an event
that can help you troubleshoot errors.
Description
See Logging Symantec System Recovery messages on page 56.
161Monitoring the status of your backups
About using event log information to troubleshoot problems