log reader (2 products)

ICFMeister 1.1.0.0 (Shareware, $19.99)

ICFMeister is designed specifically for monitoring the activities of the ICF - the Internet Connection Firewall that is built into Windows XP. The information ICFMeister delivers can help you detect hacking attempts and sort out problems with internet-capable programs on your computer. A single installation can harvest ICF log data throughout your network without the need for multiple licences. ICFMeister reads the logs generated by the ICF on your PC and on other XP computers in your network, and presents them to you in a consistent, easy to read format. Where possible, ICFMeister provides additional information to help make sense of the log data. Hover the mouse over an IP address, and you see the corresponding network name in a tooltip. Hover over a port number, and you get the most common uses of that port. You can filter, sort and reorganize display columns to assist with detailed analysis and data presentation. Floating satellite windows let you minimize ICFMeister to your system tray yet still see the

LogMeister 1.1.0.2 (Shareware, $99.99)

LogMeister is a log reader with monitoring and notification facilities. It captures data from disparate sources including text files, local and remote windows event logs and RSS feeds, and presents the results through a consistent interface. You can employ powerful filters, or merge data from multiple logs. In your absence, LogMeister will monitor incoming data and react to specific triggers by issuing alerts, running scripts and outputting logs.