Installing CA Enterprise Log Manager - CA Technologies

Example: Enable Direct Collection Using the ODBCLogSensorThis example shows how to enable direct collection of events from a MicrosoftSQL Server database. The connector deployed on the default agent is based onthe MS_SQL_Server_2005 integration. In this example, the SQL Server databaseresides on an ODBC server. The connector deployed to the CA Enterprise LogManager agent collects events from the MSSQL_TRACE table. Part of enablingthe collection of events from a Microsoft SQL Server database is to direct selectedevents to this trace table. You can find explicit directions for doing this in the CAConnector Guide for Microsoft SQL Server.To learn how to configure the Microsoft SQL Server event source1. Select the Administration tab.2. Expand Event Refinement Library, expand Integrations, expandSubscription, and select MS_SQL_Server_2005.The View Integration Details displays the sensor name, ODBCLogSensor.Supported platforms include both Windows and Linux.3. Click the Help link on View Integration Details.The Connector Guide for Microsoft SQL Server appears.4. Review the Prerequisites and Microsoft SQL Server Configuration sections forguidelines.To configure the event source and verify logging1. Gather the following details: the IP address of the ODBC server, the databasename, the Administrator user name and password required to log on to theserver, and the credentials of the low-privileged user used for SQL Serverauthentication. (This is the user defined to have read-only access to the tracetable.)2. Log on to the ODBC server with the Administrator user name and password.3. Ensure connectivity over TCP/IP as specified in the Connector Guide forMicrosoft SQL Server.4. Configure the SQL Server and verify that events are being directed to thetrace table as specified in the Connector Guide for Microsoft SQL Server.Note: Keep a record of the name of the database under which you create thetrace table. You must specify that database name in the connection string.For example: master.144 Implementation Guide