Event log based Dependability Analysis of Windows NT and 2K Systems 

Cristina Simache, Mohamed Kaâniche, Ayda Saidane

Abstract

This paper presents a measurement-based dependability study using event logs collected during about 3 year period from 133 Win dows NT and 2K workstations and servers interconnected through a LAN. We focus on the identification of machines reboots, the classification of thier causes, and the evaluation of statistics characterizing the uptimes, downtimes, and the availability of Windows NT and 2K machines

Keywords: event logs, Windows NT, Windows 2K, uptimes, downtimes, availability