JPS62169246A - Log data processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To increase the storage capacity of log data by transferring the log data to a file server when the quantity of log data stored in a buffer memory exceeds a certain value. CONSTITUTION:When log data is generated, it is checked whether a log buffer 6 in a gateway 5 is filled up or not. If the log buffer 6 is filled up, the current contents of the log buffer 6 are transferred to a file server 4, and the log buffer 6 is initialized. If it is not filled up, generated log data is stored in the log buffer 6. The file server 4 monitors the inputs of operators from work stations 1 and 2, and pertinent log data is transferred to a print server 3 if the print request of log data is inputted, and pertinent log data is transferred to the work station if the display request of log data on the work station is inputted.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a log data processing method, and more particularly to a log data processing method in which log data is recorded on a file server in a gateway connecting various networks.

Prior Art In a conventional gateway, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, there are a plurality of workstations (WS).

A log data pamphlet memory (log buffer) was installed in the gateway equipped with a file server (FS), print server CPS'), etc., and log data was stored in this. The basic problem was that the capacity was low.

Another problem was that when an abnormality occurred, it was necessary to go to the gateway.

To solve the storage capacity problem mentioned above, log data is stored in a separate log device and a printer, display, etc. is directly connected to this device, but in this case, the amount of material increases. There are new problems, and no progress has been made in terms of the need to visit the logging device when an abnormality occurs.

In addition to these problems, in conventional log data storage methods, log data is recorded in an endless format in the log buffer or auxiliary storage device within the gateway, and after a certain amount of data is sent and received, There was also the problem that the configuration was such that log data would be lost.

Purpose The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to solve the above-mentioned problems in conventional log data processing methods, increase the storage capacity of log data, and improve the storage capacity of log data. It is an object of the present invention to provide a log data processing method that allows log data to be stored until instructed by an operator and to be referenced from a workstation.

Configuration In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a gateway having a buffer memory for temporarily storing log data, when the log data stored in the buffer memory exceeds a certain amount, the log data is transferred within the own network. The system is characterized in that it is configured to transfer files to a file server.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the present invention will be explained in more detail based on examples.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, 1.2 is a workstation, 3 is a print station, 4 is a file server, and 5 is a gateway.

The file server 4 is composed of, for example, a read/write optical disk device. Further, a log buffer 6 is provided inside the gateway 5.

FIGS. 1 and 2 are processing flowcharts for explaining the operation of this embodiment.

Figure 1 shows the flow of log data transfer in the gateway.As is clear from Figure 6, when log data is generated, it is first checked to see if the log buffer 6 in the gateway 5 is full. (Step 11).

If it is full, the contents of the current log buffer 76 are transferred to the file server 4 (step 12).
6 (step 13).

Further, if the buffer is not full as determined in step 11, the log data is stored in the log buffer 6 (step 14).

FIG. 2 shows the flow of log data in the file server 4. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, from the file server 4 to the print server 3. Log data can be quickly transferred to workstation 1 or 2 according to an operator's instruction from the workstation.

In addition, regarding the log data stored in the file server 4, for example, according to instructions from the operator,
Alternatively, it is also possible to erase it by one of various methods, such as at a predetermined time.

The file server 4 monitors the input from the workstation by the operator, and if the input is a request to print log data, forwards the corresponding log data to the print server 3 (steps 21 and 22). If the request is for display to a workstation, the corresponding log data is transferred to the workstation (steps 23 and 24).

Similarly, if the input is a request to clear log data,
Erasing operations corresponding to all erasing, 1 time designated erasing, etc. are performed (steps 25 to 28).

In the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the log data in the file server 4 is called from a workstation within the own network, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the log data may also be called from another network via a line. Needless to say, this is possible.

Effects As described above, according to the present invention, in a gateway having a buffer memory for temporarily storing log data,
The system is configured so that when the log data stored in the buffer memory exceeds a certain amount, the log data is transferred to a file server within the own network, which solves the above-mentioned problems with conventional log data processing methods. , the remarkable effect of realizing a log data processing method that increases the storage capacity of log data, allows log data to be stored until instructed by an operator, and can be referenced from workstations inside and outside the own network. It is something that plays.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1 and 2 are processing flowcharts showing the operation of this embodiment, FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a conventional system. 1.2: Workstation, 3 Niblint station, 4: File server, 5 Nigateway, 6: Log bath, 11-14. 21-28: Processing steps Figure 1 Figure 2

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) In a gateway having a buffer memory for temporarily storing log data, when the log data stored in the buffer memory exceeds a certain amount, the log data is transferred to a file server within the own network. Log data processing method.