Configuring Logging Rules

The logging path is set by the installer during the initial installation and is used by all web and services servers in your Archer environment. By default, the path is /ArcherFiles/Logging/. Logging rules must be established for all configurations and can be overridden for each instance.

To configure logging rules, you must verify the path to the log folder and determine the level of event and file size of the log file.

The Level field determines the minimum level of events logged in the log file. By default, the level is Error. The following options are listed from the highest to lowest volume:

  • Info
  • Warning
  • Error
  • Severe
  • Emergency
  • Off

Selecting a high volume option may cause the log file to reach its maximum capacity quickly. For example, Info is the highest volume option. By setting this option, all system information is logged, which can cause the log file to reach its maximum size quickly.

The Max Size (MB) field indicates the sum of all log files written in a day, including the Instance sub-folders. The default value is 9999 MB. When the limit is reached, logging is suspended and resumes the following day. Logging is also limited by available disk space.

Important: Before configuring the logging rules, verify the permissions to the logging folder to ensure it has applicable Read/Write permissions.

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Verify the logging path to the log file for all instances

Note: This path is used by all web and services servers. Use a local path that is present and accessible on each web and services server.

  1. From the start menu, click the Archer Control Panel.
  2. Select the Installation Settings.
  3. Go to the Logging section.
  4. In the Path field, verify that the path to the log folder is present. If not, change the value to the correct path.
  5. In the Level field, select the minimum level of events to log.
  6. In the Max Size (MB) field, enter the maximum capacity of each log file (MB).

Override logging rules for an instance

  1. On the General tab, go to Logging section for the instance you want to update.

    1. Open the Archer Control Panel.
    2. From the Instance Management list, double-click the instance.
  2. In the Logging Behavior field, click Override default settings.
  3. In the Level field, select the minimum level of events to log.
  4. In the Max Size (MB) field, enter the maximum capacity of each log file (MB).
  5. On the toolbar, click Save.