Filtering Event Messages 381Filtering Events byContentWhen using the predefined filters, you can limit the events you see inEvent tab by specifying criteria such as IP address, date, or text in the logmessage. You can use advanced filters to further limit the events you see.To filter messages by content1 In the Event Source box, type an event source name or part of an eventsource name. You can type more than one name or partial name.For example, type 3wxm If you want to see only 3wxm events. If youhave a WX named wx1, type wx1 to see only events related to wx1. Tosee events related to all WX switches whose names start with wx, typewx.To set the search criteria, select one of the following: contains the string—The filter looks for messages that contain theentire string you entered. contains all of the strings—The filter looks for messages thatcontain all the strings you entered. Select this option if you enter morethan one string and want to see messages that contain all the strings. contains at least one of the strings—The filter looks for messagesthat contain one or more of the strings you entered. Select this optionif you enter more than one string and want to see messages thatcontain any of the strings.2 In the Message box, type a word or exact phrase used in a message.For example, if you type vlan, you see all events that contain vlan in themessage.Set the search criteria by selecting contains the string, contains all of thestrings, or contains at least one of the strings.3 In the IP Address box, type an IP address or a partial IP address.For example, if you type 10.20, you see all events that pertain to IPaddresses containing the string 10.20.Set the search criteria by selecting contains the string, contains all of thestrings, or contains at least one of the strings.4 In the Date list, select one of the following to filter events by time: Any—No events are filtered based on time criteria. Before—Only events that occurred before a specified time.
