LogExpireAction
Determines how log files are handled when they exceed the maximum size. Type one of the following to determine how log files are handled when they exceed the LogMaxSizeKBs
size:
Option | Description |
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Compress
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The log file's name is appended with a timestamp, compressed and saved in the log directory. By default, this is a ZIP file. Use the LogCompressionMode parameter to specify another compression format. |
Consecutive
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The log file's name is appended with a number and saved in the log directory. When the next log file reaches its LogMaxSizeKBs size, it is appended with the next consecutive number. |
Datestamp
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The log file's name is appended with a timestamp and saved in the log directory. |
Previous
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The log file's name is appended with .previous and saved in the log directory. Every time a log file reaches its LogMaxSizeKBs size, it is given the same postfix so that it overwrites the old log file. |
Day
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Only one log file is created for each day and is appended with the current timestamp. Log files are archived after they reach the LogMaxSizeKBs size.NOTE: The |
Type: | String |
Default: | Datestamp |
Required: |
No |
Configuration Section: | Logging or LogStream or TaskName If you set this parameter in the Logging and LogStream sections, the setting in the LogStream section takes precedence for the specified log stream.
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Example: | LogExpireAction=Compress
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See Also: | LogCompressionMode
LogFile LogMaxSizeKBs |