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Set Event Log Level

The Event Log level lets you specify the level of detail you want to record or capture in the event log. To optimize the performance, make sure that the log level is set to Error.

To set the event log level

If you are using the CA DMM user interface, follow these steps:

1. Click Options, Logs.

   The Log Options dialog appears.

2. Select Errors from the Level drop-down list available under the Event Log area.
3. Click OK.

If you are using an Options file, follow these steps

1. Open the DMM Options Editor from the Start menu.

   DMM Options Editor opens.

2. Click File, Open or click the File Open toolbar button. Browse to the folder where CA DMM is installed and select the DDNAOptions.dox file.

   Note: If you have not run DesktopDNA.exe, click File, New to create the file.

3. Click Logging, Event Log in the left pane of the DMM Options Editor.

   All the Event Log options appear in the right pane of the DMM Options Editor.

4. Locate the option: Event log level.

   The valid values are Error, Warning, and Information. CA DMM defaults to Error.

5. Confirm that the Error option is selected.
6. Save the DDNAOptions.dox file.

   The Event Log level is set to Error.