LOGMAN command in Windows

The Windows logman command is a powerful tool for managing performance data collection. It allows users to create, query, start, and stop data log collections. By utilizing logman, users can monitor system performance, diagnose issues, and optimize their systems for better efficiency. The command provides a wide range of options for customizing data logging settings, enabling users to collect specific performance metrics based on their needs. With logman, users can efficiently gather and analyze performance data to make informed decisions and ensure their systems are running optimally.

LOGMAN Syntax:

logman [create|query|start|stop|delete|update|import|export|man|query providers|query contexts|query data|query counters|query definitions|query trace|query version|control|grid]

Windows LOGMAN Options:

Option	Description
create	Creates a new data collector set.
query	Queries properties of a data collector set.
start	Starts a data collector set.
stop	Stops a data collector set.
delete	Deletes a data collector set.
update	Updates the properties of a data collector set.
import	Imports a data collector set to a .xml file.
export	Exports a data collector set to a .xml file.
man	Displays help for a particular subcommand.
query providers	Queries registered providers.
query contexts	Queries available contexts.
query data	Queries data from providers.
query counters	Queries a list of counters from a provider.
query definitions	Queries the definitions of the counters.
query trace	Queries trace values.
query version	Queries the version of the performance monitoring API.
control	Sends control messages to data collector sets.
grid	Displays graphically a grid view of the performance data.

LOGMAN Parameters:

There are various parameters based on the selected option, and each option requires different parameters. Please refer to the specific help documentation for each option.

Caution

Exercise caution when using the logman command as it deals with performance monitoring and data collection settings in Windows, which can impact system resources and performance if misconfigured or misused.

How to use LOGMAN command:

Start a Data Collector Set

logman start MyDataCollector -p "Performance Counter" -s MySchedule

Starts a new Data Collector Set named “MyDataCollector” with the type “Performance Counter” and a custom schedule named “MySchedule”.

Stop a Data Collector Set

logman stop MyDataCollector

Stops the Data Collector Set named “MyDataCollector”.

Query a Data Collector Set

logman query MyDataCollector

Queries and displays information about the Data Collector Set named “MyDataCollector”.

Update a Data Collector Set

logman update MyDataCollector -rl 30 -f csv

Updates the Data Collector Set named “MyDataCollector” to set the maximum file size to 30 MB and the file format to CSV.

List all Data Collector Sets

logman query

Lists all available Data Collector Sets.

Delete a Data Collector Set

logman delete MyDataCollector

Deletes the Data Collector Set named “MyDataCollector”.

Import Data Collector Set settings

logman import -xml "C:\Path\To\MyDataCollector.xml"

Imports the settings of a Data Collector Set from an XML file located at the specified path.

Export Data Collector Set settings

logman export MyDataCollector -xml "C:\Path\To\Save\MyDataCollector.xml"

Exports the settings of the Data Collector Set named “MyDataCollector” to an XML file at the specified path.

Tip

When using the logman command in Windows CMD, make sure to carefully follow the syntax and provide the necessary options to ensure the command functions correctly.

How do I use logman in Windows?

To use the logman command in Windows, execute the following command:

logman --option <value>

How can I create a new data collector set using logman?

To create a new data collector set with logman, use the following command:

logman create datacollector -n "MyDataCollectorSet" -f csv -o "C:\PerfLogs\Data\Collector"

How do I start a data collector set with logman?

To start a data collector set using logman, run the command:

logman start "MyDataCollectorSet"

How can I stop a data collector set with logman?

To stop a data collector set in logman, use the command:

logman stop "MyDataCollectorSet"

How do I display information about a specific data collector set with logman?

To display information about a specific data collector set, use the command:

logman query "MyDataCollectorSet"

How can I delete a data collector set using logman?

To delete a data collector set with logman, run this command:

logman delete "MyDataCollectorSet"

How do I list all existing data collector sets with logman?

To list all existing data collector sets, execute the command:

logman query

How can I export a data collector set configuration to a file in logman?

To export a data collector set configuration to a file, use this command:

logman export -n "MyDataCollectorSet" -xml "C:\Path\To\Exported\Config.xml"

Applications of the LOGMAN Command

• Manage performance counters.
• Create and manage data collector sets.
• Start and stop data collector sets.
• Export and import data collector sets.
• Query performance counter data.