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Clear the Event Log

Normally, you specify a maximum number of log entries for the event log to prevent the file from becoming too large. When the event log reaches its maximum size, the oldest entry is removed. However, sometimes it is useful to clear the event log on demand.

To clear the event log:

  1. In the left pane, select the Event Log node of the web application you want to clear.
  2. You can either:
  3. Use the Clear All Events option from the Tools menu.
  4. Right-click on the Event Log node and select the Clear All Events option from the context menu.

Alternatively, you can also stop the Web Application Server service and remove the event log file manually. When the service is restarted, a new event log file is automatically created.

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