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Log files

Double-Take generates log files to gather alerts, which are notification, warning, and error messages.

Double-Take log—This log records data from the Double-Take service, also referred to as the Double-Take engine. The Double-Take service controls the data movement functions like Double-Take mirroring and replication. This log file can be viewed from within the Double-Take Console (see Viewing the log files through the Double-Take Console) or through any standard text editor (see Viewing the log files through a text editor). You can also filter the data in the log file using the Double-Take LogViewer utility. (see Filtering the log file with LogViewer).
Double-Take Management Service log—This log records data from the Double-Take Management Service. It controls all non-data movement aspects of each job. This log file can be viewed from within the Double-Take Console (see Viewing the log files through the Double-Take Console) or through any standard text editor (see Viewing the log files through a text editor).
Double-Take job log—This log records job specific message. There is a unique job log for each job you create. This log file can be viewed from within the Double-Take Console (see Viewing the log files through the Double-Take Console) or through any standard text editor (see Viewing the log files through a text editor).
Double-Take Console log—This log records data and user interaction from the Double-Take Console. This log file can be viewed through any standard text editor (see Viewing the log files through a text editor).