Recurring Scheduled task - prevent from overwriting log.

Question

Exch 2003, Outlook 2003. When you create a task that recurs, the name of the task on the Schedule tab becomes the log file. Is there a way to prevent the log file from overwriting each time it kicks off? Are any variables allowed in this field? i.e %date% or %time% . I realize those two DOS variables would have illegal characters for file names, but does Xtender have it's own type like %D or %T?

Wisers · Answer

I was hoping to keep the logs that run each day separate, then I can have them sent to me for review if needed.

minfin · Answer

Hi,You can set the option to append to the log instead of overwriting it. Keep in mind that depending on the different types of error logging, the logs can become very large. Hope this helpsKind regards,Duncan

minfin · Answer

Hi,I don't think this is possible with EX. Probably the best way is to use a script to move the logs to another location.In our environment we check the logs (8 tasks) daily, and move/zip the logs every month.Kind regards,Duncan

M314 · Answer

Hello,Would it be possible to share the basic script you use to do that work to delete or zip, etc. the log files ?Thanks.

minfin · Answer

Hi,We don't use a script for the zip/move action.Kind regards,Duncan

M314 · Answer

OKThanks==

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