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The IIS log file format is a fixed ASCII text-based format that cannot be customized. The IIS log file contains the HTTP Server API kernel-mode cache hits. This type of logging can be enabled on a URL group only; it cannot be used on the server session.

Basically, whatever the application, server, or OS thinks needs to be recorded. While most log files contain the . log file extension, sometimes applications may use the . txt extension or a different proprietary extension, instead.

What is a LOG file? A file with . log extension contains the list of plain text with timestamp. Usually, certain activity detail is logged by the softwares or operating systems to help the developers or users to track what was happening at a certain time period.

To summarize, the best practices for log formatting include using a consistent format, including timestamps, using descriptive log levels, avoiding cluttering logs with irrelevant information, using structured logging, including relevant context information, and using log rotation.

W3C Extended Log File Format W3C Extended format is a customizable ASCII format with a variety of different properties. You can log properties important to you, while limiting log size by omitting unwanted property fields. Properties are separated by spaces. Time is recorded as UTC.

What is log file used for? Log files are used to record events or activities that occur within a computer system, application, or program. They serve as a detailed record of what has happened within a system, which can be used for troubleshooting problems or investigating security incidents.

When log files keep growing and appear to be too big some might suggest switching to Simple recovery, shrinking the log file, and switching back to Full recovery. While this will work to shrink the file and free up disk space, it may grow right back again.