Microsoft Log Parser Toolkit by Giuseppini, Mark Burnett
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Book Reviews of Microsoft Log Parser Toolkit
Book Review: Dream Book on Dream Tool
Summary: 5 Stars
This tool is amazing in that it supports a variety input and output formats including reading in syslog and outputting into databases are pretty Excel charts. The filtering uses an SQL syntax. The tool comes with a DLL that can be registered, so that scripters (VBScript, Perl, JScript, etc.) can access the power of this tool.
This book not only covers the tool (alternative being to scrape the network for complex incomprehensible snippets), but shows real world practical solutions with the tool, from analyzing web logs, system events, security and network scans, etc.
This tool is just heavensend for analysis and transforming of any data in a variety of formats. The book and tool go hand-in-hand, and I highly recommend incorporating this into your tool (and book) into your tool kit and/or scripting endeavors immediately.
Book Review: Basic and lacked in depth detail
Summary: 3 Stars
This book was basic and lacked in depth detail. I actually got more out of the help file that came with log parser. I was hoping for more detail on creating and using charts. This is not one of the better books i've bought this year. Book Review: Excellent Real World Examples
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book thinking it would be a good reference point for using Log Parser 2.2, and am exceedingly impressed with the volume of real-world, practical examples.
Within minutes I had several scripts in production and was on my way to writing much more complex queries to squeeze every drop of valuable data from my logs. I'm querying IIS logs, Event Logs, CSV files and more with ease.
I've got this book at my side any time I go to write a new script. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Book Review: A must have for the Network Administrator / Security Pro
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a complete reference for utilizing the MicrosoftLog Parser Tool in real world scenarios.
The authors do an outstanding job of bringing you from the basics of Log Parser through advanced techniques and tricks. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading it end to end, and have begun utilizing Log Parser in my daily log assessment routines. The Tips, Swiss Army Knifes, and Master Craftsman sidebars prove extremely creative and helpful.
Book Review: Sure to become an admin's best friend.
Summary: 5 Stars
Log Parser by it self is a wonderful tool, this book lets you get up and running with it in no time.
Additionally it gives a great insight on logs. This book is essential for any admin that wants to keep with "the going on" on his network without running agents everywhere. Log Parser toolkit lets you make logs readable (what a novel concept) without the need for heavy programming, all the scripts are included and really easy to customize. If you keep any type of log this will make your life easier and can save you major head hakes. My only recommendation is when you get one for your self, don't forget to get one for your IIS admin and your security guy, or be ready to share it. Enjoy it...
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