FIELD GUIDE · ADAM GELL
Notes from the endpoint trenches.
Practical walkthroughs for opening unfamiliar logs, following live evidence, and getting to the failure that matters.
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- 01FIELD NOTE · MAR 28, 2026Read guide
Why CMTrace Open Exists
Microsoft's CMTrace.exe is stuck in the past. Here's why we built a modern, cross-platform replacement for IT admins managing Intune, Autopilot, and modern device management.
- 02FIELD NOTE · MAR 29, 2026Read guide
Your First 5 Minutes with CMTrace Open
Download, install, and find your first error code. Everything you need to go from zero to productive.
- 03FIELD NOTE · MAR 30, 2026Read guide
Log Formats: How Auto-Detection Works
CMTrace Open reads 15+ log formats out of the box. Here's what it detects, how detection works, and what to expect from each format.
- 04FIELD NOTE · MAR 31, 2026Read guide
Known Log Sources: Stop Hunting for File Paths
CMTrace Open has 24 preset log sources built in. One click to open any of them. Here's the full catalog.
- 05FIELD NOTE · APR 1, 2026Read guide
Real-Time Tailing: Watch Logs as They Happen
CMTrace Open can tail log files in real time. Here's how to use it for live troubleshooting.