Apple Final Cut Server 1.5 - Manual (Page 125)

Each time Final Cut Server performs an action, it is considered a job. Final Cut Server logs
jobs and other significant events that administrators and support staff can use to diagnose
problems and monitor usage.
This chapter covers the following:
• Viewing Final Cut Server Status (p. 125)
• About Jobs and the Search All Jobs Window (p. 125)
• About the Log Pane (p. 130)
• About the Log Window (p. 132)
• About Clearing Jobs and Logs from the Final Cut Server Database (p. 132)
Viewing Final Cut Server Status
Final Cut Server includes two ways to see its status as it performs tasks: the Search All
Jobs window and the Log pane.
• Search All Jobs window: This window is accessible by all users from the Server pop-up
menu in the Final Cut Server main window. It shows a list of jobs that Final Cut Server
has or is performing. It also includes the ability to retry failed jobs and to see a job’s
details.
• Log pane: This pane is accessible only by administrators from the Administration window.
The Log pane shows all of the jobs shown in the Search All Jobs window along with
other items, such as when a user logs in.
Both of these can be very helpful when you are testing new automations or need to verify
the system’s overall status.
About Jobs and the Search All Jobs Window
Final Cut Server runs jobs for every task it performs. The number of jobs that run depends
on the type of operation being performed. Some examples of jobs include:
• Copying a file from one location to another runs one job.
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