Using IIS Logging
IIS logging should be viewed as a necessity rather than an optional feature of IIS because it helps to ensure IIS security and is also extremely useful for maintenance and troubleshooting. For example, in the event of a system compromise, logs can be used and a forensic review performed on the extensive details contained in them. This information can then be used to review maintenance procedures and identify problems in the system. Equally important, many organizations now require logging because of regulatory compliance or other business policies.
IIS text-based logging, using formats such as the W3C Extended Log File Format, Microsoft IIS Log File Format, and NCSA Common Log File Format, is controlled by Http.sys, which is ...
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