Although a lot of file transfer is now handled using HTTP, FTP is still commonly used to transfer files behind the scenes for other applications -- e.g., hidden behind the user interfaces of banking, a service that helps build a website, such as Wix or SquareSpace, or other services.
Yes, there is a utility to read log files named LogRead. LogRead is a GUI utility to read, query, sort, merge and translate log files from all Progress components (e.g. AdminServer, AppServer, Messenger). It is provided as a diagnostic utility to assist in the analysis of log files. LogRead 1.1 is now available as source and can be downloaded from:
How to View the Name and the Location of Event Viewer Log Files. 1  Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2  Double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Event Viewer. 3  Alternatively, open the snap-in that contains Event Viewer. 4  Click to expand Event Viewer (if it is not already expanded).