Plug-Ins settings

    Plug-ins are programs that add functionality to your Web server.

Enable Plug-ins

    Enable plug-in logging:
    When plug-in logging is enabled, you can analyze which plug-ins are used by visitors to your Web site. This may help you calculate how much memory to allocate for your plug-ins.

    The plug-in log file is named "Plug-In Messages" and is stored in the HTTP Log folder, inside the AppleShare IP Preferences folder (in the Preferences folder in the System Folder).

    The format of the Plug-In Messages file is compatible with third-party Web site analysis tools for the Mac OS. Each line corresponds to one attempted action and contains the following fields:
    • Date and Time: When the action occurred
    • Result: Whether the action was successful
    • OK: The action was completed successfully.
    • PRIV: The user did not have the appropriate privileges to complete the action.
    • ERR!: An error occurred.
    • Hostname: DNS name of the user's computer
    • URL: Web address requested
    • Bytes Sent: Amount of information sent to the user's browser

    Maximum plug-in memory usage:
    Each plug-in should provide documentation that lists its memory requirements. Check the documentation for each plug-in, then calculate the maximum amount needed for all plug-ins.

Types of plug-ins

    Plug-ins are located in the Web folder and load when the Web server starts up.

    Preprocessor plug-in:
    Acts on requests before sending them to the Web server; for example, by requesting the user to type a password.

    Postprocessor plug-in:
    Acts on information after a Web server request has been processed; for example, showing which internal links the last visitor activated.

    Error plug-in:
    Acts on problems; for example, logging a "file not found" error and notifying the user.

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