Monitoring Forefront TMG Using the Logging Feature

One of the most powerful troubleshooting tools at the disposal of SharePoint and Forefront TMG administrators is the logging mechanism, which gives live or archived views of the logs on a Forefront TMG computer and allows for quick and easy searching and indexing of Forefront TMG log information, including every packet of data that hits the Forefront TMG computer.

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Many of the advanced features of the Forefront Edge line logging are available only when using MSDE or SQL databases for the storage of the logs.

The Forefront TMG logs are accessible via the Logging tab in the details pane of the Logs and Reports node, as shown in Figure 14.8. They enable administrators to watch, in real time, ...

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