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Send Event Log Message

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The Send Event Log Message activity creates an entry in the Windows Event Log within the Application folder. This activity can be used to create audit logs in the Windows Event Log that document any problems that occur while trying to correct issues by using an automated runbook.

Configure the Send Event Log Message Activity

Before you configure the Send Event Log Message activity, you'll need to determine the following:

  • The event message you're creating.

  • The severity of the event.

Use the following information to configure the Send Event Log Message activity.

Details Tab

Settings Configuration Instructions
Computer Enter the name of the computer that contains the Windows Event Log that you're writing to. You can also use the ellipsis (...) button to browse for the computer.
Message Enter the message text of the event log entry.
Severity Select the severity level that is appropriate for this event.

You can select Information, Warning, or Error.

Published Data

The following table lists the published data items.

Item Description
Computer The computer where the event log message was created.
Log entry description The description of the event log message.