PM68250: The format within the HTTP Channel NCSA access logs can not be customized

Fixes are available

APAR status

Closed as new function.

Error description

The access log can not be customized. Backport the
functionality of PM46717 to V7

Local fix

Problem summary

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* USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
*                  Server Version 7.0 users                    *
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* PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The format within the HTTP Channel      *
*                      NCSA access logs can not be customized  *
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* RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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The HTTP Channel NCSA access logs only has two options for
customization, COMMON and COMBINED. These options lack key
information and customization.

Problem conclusion

To customize HTTP NCSA access logging utilize the new
functionality of the HTTP channel custom property
"accessLogFormat". It will now accept a space separated list
of directives. Each individual directive can have quotes
around it. Any directive, unless otherwise noted, will use the
value of "-" if no value is found. The list of directives
available:

    %a
        Remote IP Address
    %A
        Local IP Address
    %b
        Response size in bytes excluding headers
    %B
        Response size in bytes excluding headers
        Will print 0 instead of - if no value is found
    %C
        %{CookieName}C
        Prints the request cookie within the brackets or if
the brackets are missing print them all
    %D
        The elapsed time of the request. Millisecond accuracy,
microsecond precision
    %h
        Remote Host
    %i
        %{HeaderName}i
        HeaderName header value from the request
    %m
        Request Method
    %o
        %{HeaderName}o
        HeaderName header value from the response
    %q
        Output the query string with any password escaped
    %r
        First line of the request
    %s
        Status code of the response
    %t
        NCSA format of the start time of the request
    %{t}W
        Prints the current time when the message to the access
log is queued to be logged in our NCSA format
    %u
        Remote user according to the WebSphere Specific $WSRU
header
    %U
        URL Path, not including the query string

To enable this new functionality please add the
"accessLogFormat" custom property to the HTTP Channel, the
panel on the administrative console can be found here:
        Application Servers > {Server Name} > Web Container
Transport Chains > {Chain Name} > {HTTP Channel Name} > Custom
Properties

        Also, please ensure the "Use chain-specific logging"
option is enabled on the HTTP Channel where the previously
mentioned property is enabled.

The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in
fix pack 7.0.0.25.  Please refer to the Recommended Updates
page for delivery information:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

APAR number
PM68250
Reported component name
WEBS APP SERV N
Reported component ID
5724H8800
Reported release
700
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2012-07-05
Closed date
2012-08-21
Last modified date
2012-08-21

APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

Fixed component name
WEBS APP SERV N
Fixed component ID
5724H8800

Applicable component levels

R700 PSY
UP

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Document Information

Modified date:
29 October 2021

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PM68250: The format within the HTTP Channel NCSA access logs can not be customized

Fixes are available

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APAR status

Closed as new function.

Error description

Local fix

Problem summary

Problem conclusion

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

APAR number

Reported component name

Reported component ID

Reported release

Status

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Special Attention

Submitted date

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Last modified date

APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

Fixed component name

Fixed component ID

Applicable component levels

R700 PSY

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