Microsoft KB Archive/302509

= HOW TO: Create and Configure System Monitor Counter Logs in Windows 2000 =

PSS ID Number: 302509

Article Last Modified on 12/3/2003

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP1
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP2
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP1
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP2
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server SP2

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This article was previously published under Q302509



IN THIS TASK

 * SUMMARY
 * ** Creating a Counter Log
 * Configuring Counter Logs



SUMMARY
This step-by-step instruction guide describes how to create and configure System Monitor counter logs.

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Creating a Counter Log
To create a counter log:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Programs, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Performance.
 * 2) Double-click Performance Logs and Alerts, and then click Counter Logs. Any existing logs are listed in the details pane. A green icon indicates that a log is running; a red icon indicates that a log has been stopped.
 * 3) Right-click a blank area of the details pane, and then click New Log Settings.
 * 4) In the Name box, type the name of the log, and then click OK.
 * 5) On the General tab, click Add. Select the counters that you want to log.
 * 6) If you want to change the default file and schedule information, make the changes on the Log Files tab and the Schedule tab.

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Configuring Counter Logs
To change counters and counter properties:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Programs, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Performance.
 * 2) In the System Monitor details pane, click the name of the counter in the legend.
 * 3) Press the DELETE key.

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