Event Log Toolkit

DesawareNetwork Management ToolsWindows DLLVB Class Library
Version 1.0

Create and customize Windows Event Log event sources.

  • Create and edit Event Source files for Windows Event Log.
  • Integrate with NT Service Toolkit and .NET applications.
  • Distribute Event Source files required for Windows Event Log integration.
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Create custom event sources for logging events into the NT/2000 event log.
Event Log Toolkit provides developers with the ability to create and customize Event Source files used by Windows Event Log. It supports integration with both traditional Windows services and .NET applications, enabling precise event reporting and management. The toolkit simplifies distributing event sources and enhances system monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities.

Event Source File Creation and Editing

Generate and modify Event Source files that define event message templates and categories for Windows Event Log, allowing customized event descriptions and structured logging.

Integration with NT Service Toolkit

Compatible with the NT Service Toolkit's ReportEvent2 function, enabling seamless event reporting from Windows services using the generated Event Source files.

.NET EventLog Integration

Supports usage with the .NET EventLog object by providing utilities to convert and update Event Source files for compatibility, extending functionality to managed code environments.

Efficient Event Reporting

Provides methods such as ReportEvent to send detailed event entries to the Windows Event Log, including support for insertion strings and categorization.

Distribution and Registration

Facilitates easy deployment by requiring only the Event Source file to be distributed and registered on target systems, without additional dependencies.

Sample Event Viewer Application

Includes a demonstration Event Viewer that showcases functionality using the dwEventLog class, useful for understanding and testing event log interactions.

Error Handling and Troubleshooting

Offers guidance on common issues like parameter passing errors, providing code fixes and update utilities to enhance reliability in event logging.

Product Compatibility

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Component Type

  • VB Class Library
  • Windows DLL

IDE Support

  • Visual Studio