Chapter 6. Using the ESP Logbook
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Chapter 6. Using the ESP Logbook

This chapter describes the ESP logbook, how to view it, and how to add entries to it.

About the ESP Logbook

Use the ESP logbook to record changes that you make to a system: Create a logbook entry each time that you perform a service-related activity on a system. Then, if necessary, any ESP user with the “view logbook” permission can view the entries to review the activities at a later time.

Viewing Logbook Entries

You can view any logbook entries to review previous system activities.

Using the Web-based Interface

Perform the following procedure to use the Web-based interface to view logbook entries:

  1. Click on the Logbook button.

  2. Click on the View Log button.

    The interface displays the View Logbook Entries window. (Refer to Figure 6-1.)

    Figure 6-1. View Logbook Entries Window

    Figure 6-1 View Logbook Entries Window

  3. Specify the range of dates to view.

  4. Click on the View Log Entries button.

    The interface displays the specified logbook entries. (Refer to Figure 6-2.)

    Figure 6-2. Specified Logbook Entries

    Figure 6-2 Specified Logbook Entries

  5. Perform one the following actions to view a log entry:

    • Set the check mark next to entry number, and click on the Generate Report button.

    • Click on the subject link for the entry.

    The interface displays the logbook entry information. (Refer to Figure 6-3.)

    Figure 6-3. Logbook Entry Information

    Figure 6-3 Logbook Entry Information

Using the Command Line Interface

Use the following syntax of the espreport command to view logbook entries:

/usr/sbin/espreport logbook [-from <mm/dd/yyyy>] [-to <mm/dd/yyyy>]

Use the -from and -to options to specify a range of dates. If you do not use these options, the report includes all available data.

Adding a Logbook Entry

You should add logbook entries any time that you modify a system.

Using the Web-based Interface

Perform the following procedure to use the Web-based interface to add a logbook entry:

  1. Click on the Logbook button.

  2. Click on the Add Log button.

    The interface displays the Create Log window. (Refer to Figure 6-4.)

    Figure 6-4. Create Log Window

    Figure 6-4 Create Log Window

    Note: ESP automatically sets the user field to the user account that you are using.

  3. Enter a subject for the entry. (This required field can hold up to 128 characters.)

  4. Enter a log entry. (This required field can hold up to 4 Kbytes of data.)

  5. Click on the Submit Log button.

    The interface displays the information that you entered. (Refer to Figure 6-5.)

    Figure 6-5. Logbook Entry Confirmation Window

    Figure 6-5 Logbook Entry Confirmation Window

  6. Click on the Commit button to create the entry.

    The interface displays the information that was added to the logbook. (Refer to Figure 6-6.)

    Figure 6-6. Completed Logbook Entry

    Figure 6-6 Completed Logbook Entry

Using the Command Line Interface

Use the /usr/sbin/esplognote command to add a logbook entry. This command prompts you for the information that is required in a logbook entry.

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