Application Logging

Besides the standard IIS type logs, other items can be logged. Many of these options can be set with the IIS Manager or by using Appcmd.

Process Recycling Logging

In IIS 7.0, events are logged to the Windows event log when an application pool recycles. You can control eight configuration settings with each option listed in Table 15-1.

Table 15-1. Recycling Options Under Generate Recycle Event Log Entry

Option

Description

Default Setting

Application Pool Configuration Changed

Event is logged when the application pool recycles due to a change in its configuration

No

ISAPI Report Unhealthy

Event is logged because an ISAPI extension has reported itself as unhealthy

No

Manual Recycle

Event is logged when the application pool has been manually ...

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