Comprehensive Guide to Log Source Setup with Mapped Drives and UNC Paths in Smarter Stats

To use files from UNC drives in Smarter Stats, reference the mapping using a UNC path like \\servernameOrIP\share or \\servernameOrIP\driveletter$. Change the user running the service to one with access to both servers, as mapped drives have no effect on Smarter Stats.

Note: Newer Smarter Stats versions allow for configuration of UNC account credentials at the system or site level through the web interface.

a) How do I set up mapped drives and UNS paths as log sources in Smarter Stats ?

1. First, navigate to Start and select Control Panel on your server.

2. Then, open the Administrative tools.

3. After that, double-click on Services and wait for it to start.

4. Next, find the Smarter Stats service in the list.

5. Then, right-click on it and select Properties.

6. After that, click on the “Log on” tab.

7. Next, click “This Account” and enter your domain-level username and password.

8. Finally, click OK.