How do I set Cluster Log File Size and Log Level?

by [Published on 18 May 2016 / Last Updated on 18 May 2016]

Tip explains how to set Windows Failover Cluster Log size and Log Level using PowerShell cmdlets.

Although the default Level 3 includes errors, warnings and additional information, but you might want to set log level to 4 or 5 depending on your requirements. If you wish to increase Cluster Log size and capture maximum information in a cluster log file, use Set-ClusterLog PowerShell cmdlet as explained below:

  • Set-ClusterLog -Level 5
  • Set-ClusterLog -Size 2048

Tip: Setting the -Level to 5 records all cluster messages.

Note: Maximum Cluster Log size can be 8-1024 MB and Log Level can be 0-5 levels.

About Nirmal Sharma

Nirmal Sharma is a MCSEx3, MCITP and Microsoft MVP in Directory Services. He specializes in directory services, Microsoft Azure, Failover clusters, Hyper-V, and System Center products and has been involved with Microsoft Technologies since 1994. In his spare time, he likes to help others and share some of his knowledge by writing tips and articles on various sites and contributing to Health Packs for ADHealthProf.ITDynamicPacks.Net solutions. Nirmal can be reached at nirmal_sharma@mvps.org.

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Nirmal Sharma is a MCSEx3, MCITP, and was awarded Microsoft MVP in Directory Services. In his spare time, he likes to help others and share some of his knowledge by writing tips and articles for various online communities. Nirmal can also be found contributing to PowerShell based Dynamic Packs for ADHealthProf.ITDynamicPacks.Net solutions.

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