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5-22 PATROL for BEA WebLogic User Guide
Changing the Sniff Type
Summary: Perform these steps to change the way in which log file sniff patterns are
applied.
You can choose to match sniff patterns with log file messages on either a
periodic or on a real-time basis. By default, log files are monitored
periodically, which means they are applied when the LogEvent parameter
collects data. Real-time monitoring continuously matches patterns but
leaves the file open, which may conflict with other processes.
To change the sniff type:
Step 1
Double-click the BEAWLS_LOG icon to display the
individual log file instances.
Step 2 Right-click the instance icon of the log file for which you want to change
the sniff type.
Step 3 From the KM Commands menu, choose Edit Sniffing Pattern => Setup
Sniffing Type
.
The Sniffing Type Setup dialog box is displayed.
Step 4 Choose either Periodic or Real Time sniffing. Specify periodic if log file
rotation is turned on.
Step 5 Click OK.
