Managing Linux® Systems with Webmin™ System Administration and Module Development

57.6. The log_parser.pl Log Reporting Script

Like all good Webmin modules, this one logs actions taken by users so that they can be viewed later in the Webmin Actions Log module. The save_cron.cgi, delete_cron.cgi, save_allow.cgi, and exec_cron.cgi programs all call the standard webmin_log function with parameters indicating what action has just taken place. As Section 56.5 “Action Logging” explains, this information is then written to a log file for later reporting.

Even though just about any arguments can be passed to the webmin_log function, it is usually a good idea to follow the standard that this and other modules use. The first action parameter should be the action performed, such as save or delete. The type parameter should be the kind ...