Frequently Asked Questions on Logging

When a separate file is created, what is the name of the new file?

When a separate file is created, the filename is the same as the logger name except debug.com.sun. For example, if a separate file is set for the logger debug.com.sun.portal.desktop, the file name will be portal.desktop.0.0.log.

What is the format used to log the content in the file?

The format to log the content is: |DATETIME|LOG_LEVEL|PRODUCT_ID|LOGGER NAME|KEY VALUE PAIRS|MESSAGE|

When is the stack trace logged?

The logging of stack trace is determined by the stacktrace property. This value is applicable only if the format is PortalLogFormatter. debug.com.sun.portal.stacktrace=false. If the value is false, the stack trace is logged only if the levels is either SEVERE or WARNING. If the value is true, the stack trace is always logged.