Configuring the timeout for the Log Analysis server

You can extend the timeout value for the Log Analysis server beyond the default of 120 minutes. For example, if you want to use Log Analysis as a monitoring console you can extend the timeout value.

About this task

To change the default value, modify the server.xml file that is used by the Log Analysis server.

Procedure

To stop the Log Analysis, enter the following command:
```
<HOME>/IBM/LogAnalysis/utilities/unity.sh -stop 
```
Open the <HOME>/IBM®/LogAnalysis/wlp/usr/servers/Unity/server.xml file
Add the following line to the file. The time is measured in minutes.
For example, to set the time out value to 8 hours, add the following line after the end of the last logical tag:
```
  <ltpa expiration="480"/>
```
For example, you can insert it after the httpEndpoint tag.
Save the file.
To start the Log Analysis again, enter the following command:
```
<HOME>/IBM/LogAnalysis/utilities/unity.sh -start
```

Results

The timeout value is changed.

Note: The session can time out in less time than is specified in the server.xml file. This issue can occur for a number of reasons outside of Log Analysis. For example, it can occur if the browser's timeout value is less than the value specified in the server.xml file.