Event log reference

The events log tracks state changes and the execution of basic configuration steps, serving as a timeline for your MAAS machines. A simple view of the events log might look something like this:

  Time                          Event
  Sun, 04 Oct. 2020 23:12:35    Ready
  Sun, 04 Oct. 2020 23:12:31    Running test - smartctl-validate on sda
  Sun, 04 Oct. 2020 23:10:37    Gathering information
  Sun, 04 Oct. 2020 23:10:30    Loading ephemeral
  Sun, 04 Oct. 2020 23:10:15    Performing PXE boot
  Sun, 04 Oct. 2020 23:09:54    Powering on
  Sun, 04 Oct. 2020 23:09:53    Commissioning

To view the Events log (for a particular machine), select a machine from the machine list and choose the “Events” tab at the top of the screen:

You can also see a more detailed view by selecting “View full history” in near the upper right of the log output.