Day: April 15, 2012

Configure Computers to Forward and Collect Events Before you can create a subscription to collect events on a computer, you must configure both the collecting computer (collector) and each computer from which events will be collected (source). Updated information about event subscriptions may be available online at Event Subscriptions. To configure computers in a domain to forward and collect events 1. Log on to all collector and source computers. It is a best practice to use a domain account with administrative privileges. 2. On each source computer, type the following at an elevated command prompt: Copy winrm quickconfig Note If […]

You can configure how collected events are delivered and specify the account used to manage the process of collecting events. Event Viewer provides three event delivery optimization options: Normal, Minimize Bandwidth and Minimize Latency. The following table lists each option along with a description of when it is an appropriate choice.   Event Delivery Optimization Options Description Normal This option ensures reliable delivery of events and does not attempt to conserve bandwidth. It is the appropriate choice unless you need tighter control over bandwidth usage or need forwarded events delivered as quickly as possible. It uses pull delivery mode, batches […]