ServerWorx 5 supports Apache/NCSA style logs for each of the following. The logs are stored in the same directory as the server, but the log filenames can be defined using the ServerWorx Configuration tool - click here for more information. These logs can be analysed using any log analyzer that works with Apache logs.

Before beginning this, please read this document "Choosing a Directory to Host Your Site" first - it provides essential security information.

Access Logs

Access Logs show an account of every file requested on your server, including images and external style sheets. Information recorded includes the IP address of the visitor, the page requested, the time and date of the request and also the request method used.

Agent Logs

This gives an account of browsers used to request pages on your site. Most look like "Mozilla 4.0" with the text occuring after it indicating the actual browser and operating system that a visitor used.

Error Logs

Error Logs show you if anyone requested non-existent pages, tried to make an unauthorized access or if the server couldn't respond because an unknown request was sent. This is designed to help you troubleshoot and maintain your web site.

Referral Logs

Referral Logs provide you with a list of sites that a user clicked a link on to get to your site. With this you can see where most of your site traffic comes from, and even use it as the basis for an affiliate program.