Hi, As per the Microsoft documentation, the logs will be stored in the prescribed path : https://video2.skills-academy.com/en-us/exchange/mail-flow/connectors/protocol-logging?view=exchserver-2019 Can you help me by clarifying few doubts: Is it possible to fetch SMTP protocol log via PowerShell like used to be for message tracking logs ? The SMTP protocol log file is overwhelming. Is there any way to filter or any tool is recommended for better view? Instead of going through timestamp in smtp protocol log, do we have a way for filtering the log using sender and recipient address?

I use a text editor and just filter that way. You can then search for whatever sender or recipient you want, you dont have to search by timestamp. Some recommend Log Parser, though it may be overkill: https://supertekboy.com/2020/03/23/use-log-parser-studio-in-your-exchange-office-365-migration-planning/

If you want to use Powershell. Example: https://adamtheautomator.com/powershell-get-content/

Analysing smtp protocol logs for receive connector

Surya kumar 340

Hi,

As per the Microsoft documentation, the logs will be stored in the prescribed path : https://video2.skills-academy.com/en-us/exchange/mail-flow/connectors/protocol-logging?view=exchserver-2019

Can you help me by clarifying few doubts:

Is it possible to fetch SMTP protocol log via PowerShell like used to be for message tracking logs ?
The SMTP protocol log file is overwhelming. Is there any way to filter or any tool is recommended for better view?
Instead of going through timestamp in smtp protocol log, do we have a way for filtering the log using sender and recipient address?

Jarvis Sun-MSFT 10,191 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2023-06-16T08:52:57.9666667+00:00

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Surya kumar 340 Reputation points

2023-06-16T12:19:28.2533333+00:00

@Jarvis Sun-MSFT ,

Is it possible to fetch smtp protocol log using powershell?

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Andy David - MVP 147.3K Reputation points MVP

2023-06-14T11:32:08.67+00:00

I use a text editor and just filter that way. You can then search for whatever sender or recipient you want, you dont have to search by timestamp.

Some recommend Log Parser, though it may be overkill:

https://supertekboy.com/2020/03/23/use-log-parser-studio-in-your-exchange-office-365-migration-planning/
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If you want to use Powershell. Example:

https://adamtheautomator.com/powershell-get-content/
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