WatchGuard Firebox System 7.0 User Guide

Chapter 6: Managing and Monitoring the FireboxLaunching LogViewerThe LogViewer application displays a static view ofa log file. You can filter by type, search for keywords andfields, and print and save log data to a separate file. Formore information, see “Reviewing and Working with LogFiles” on page 221.Launching HostWatchThe HostWatch application displays active connectionsoccurring on a Firebox in real time. It can also graphicallyrepresent the connections listed in a log file, eitherplaying back a previous file for review or displaying connectionsas they are added to the current log file. For moreinformation, see “HostWatch” on page 167.Launching Historical ReportsHistorical Reports is a report-building tool that createsHTML reports displaying session types, most activehosts, most used services, URLs, and other data useful inmonitoring and troubleshooting your network. For moreinformation, see “Generating Reports of Network Activity”on page 235.Opening the WSEP user interfaceThe WatchGuard Security Event Processor (WSEP)controls logging, report schedules, and notification.It also provides timing services for the Firebox.The WSEP automatically runs when you start themachine on which it is installed.Unlike other Firebox System applications, the WSEP buttondoes not appear in System Manager. To open the WSEP,right-click the WatchGuard Security Event Processor icon86 WatchGuard Firebox System