Windows computers maintain a set of event logs that document events that occur on a given machine. Any time an event occurs, the application or service can log events which can then be used to help in the debugging process.

In Windows, there are two types of event logs: Windows logs and application and services logs. Windows logs began with Windows NT 3.1 and continue in Windows Server 2016 and are important components in troubleshooting and system monitoring.

Windows Vista added a new category of logs, application and services logs. These logs contain events that are within a single application, service, or other Windows component. Windows comes by default with a set of application and service logs—adding components such as new Windows features or roles often results in additional application and service logs.

These logs give you a great picture of what your system is actually doing. Additionally, you can also add new event logs and enable scripts to log events which occur...