Clear log extended operation

The Clear log extended operation explains its use with the server and provides the results.

Description

The Clear log extended operation requests that the server clear the requested log. When the log is cleared, a line is written to the log file with the date and time that states when the log file was cleared.

Note: This extended operation is always enabled.

Request

OID

1.3.18.0.2.12.20

Syntax

RequestValue ::= { log	LogType; }

Response

OID

1.3.18.0.2.12.21

Syntax

There is no response value.

Behavior

The extended operation clears the requested log file and writes a message in the log. It writes the date and time that states when the log was cleared.

Only the Primary Directory Administrator or Local Administration Group members with AuditAdmin and ServerConfigGroupMember roles are authorized to call this extended operation. Only the Primary Directory Administrator can clear the audit log. A Local Administration Group member does not have access to clear the audit log.

Note: If the control is sent by a user who does not have access, LDAP_INSUFFICIENT_ACCESS is returned.

This control has the following possible return codes:

• LDAP_SUCCESS
• LDAP_INSUFFICIENT_ACCESS
• LDAP_UNWILLING_TO_PERFORM
• LDAP_PROTOCOL_ERROR
• LDAP_NO_MEMORY

This extended operation is not supported by the Administration Server.

Scope

This extended operation affects only the current operation.

Auditing

Log: Log name