Console logging

I recently started watching vids for my ICND2 upcoming test. I noticed in the vids that the teacher would point out things when the system logs an event. In the past, they have really bothered me, that I have turned them off on all of my devices.

When you are working with your labs, do you pay attention to the logs or simply turn them off like I do?

Reason I am asking people opinions, should I turn the logging back on and get use to it, because I can learn something from it, or not really?

They seem to come up at the wrong times for me.

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clarson

it is nice to see the logging messsages to see that things are working like you wan tthem to. But, use the logging synchronous command to made t he messages less intrusive.

HAMP

clarson wrote: »

it is nice to see the logging messsages to see that things are working like you wan tthem to. But, use the logging synchronous command to made t he messages less intrusive.

Is that different then no logging at all? if so, what is the command?

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Actually I just viewed a video on youtube showing me the difference.

Thanks!!!

docrice

The default console logging level might be a bit noisy to some, so simply change the level. critical might be a good balance.

logging console critical

Not a good mental habit to avoid logging, especially if the device needs to scream at you about something.