Writing to the Windows Event Log
It's common for server software to persistently record information about what it's doing. This activity is called logging. It's common for programmers to spend time creating logging features in the applications they write—both as a debugging tool and as a way for users and system administrators to see what's going on with the software. However, Windows programmers typically don't create their own logging facilities in the applications they create, because the operating system provides one for them: the Windows event log.
The Windows event log is a central, system-managed place where any application, service, or device can log information. It is available on Windows NT and Windows 2000. Logged events usually contain ...
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