Logging settings

Explains how to configure logging in the Content Manager.

The following table describes the Logging settings that you can configure in the MMC Snap-in.

ValueDescription
Directory used for file logging (leave empty to disable)The path to the logging file. If a directory is specified (enabled), this directory is used to log to file (defaults to disabled).
Filename used for file loggingThe file name that is used for the log file if a directory is specified; defaults to tridion_cm.log
Minimum level for messagesThe minimum level for log messages and log files that are stored in the database:
1
errors are logged
2
errors and warnings are logged
4 default
errors, warnings and information messages are logged

For example, if the severity of the error is "warning" (2) and this setting is set to "error" (1), these messages will not be transferred to the Logging Database.

Minimum level for NT messagesThe minimum level for log messages that are stored in the NT Event Log:
1
errors are logged
2
errors and warnings are logged
4 default
errors, warnings and information messages are logged