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what's the best way to setup logging in sharepoint?
what are the best practices for setting up sharepoint logging in sharepoint server 2007. I want to start by capturing as much data as possible.
I wouldn't recommend turning on verbose logging unless your actually trying to debug a problem - it will have a performance impact!
Some tips here: http://www.andrewconnell.com/blog/archive/2008/06/11/SharePoint-Debugging-and-Logging-Tips-and-Tricks.aspx
Some tips here: http://www.andrewconnell.com/blog/archive/2008/06/11/SharePoint-Debugging-and-Logging-Tips-and-Tricks.aspx
I wouldn't put on all logging as you will see your log files grow insanely fast. What is it that you are trying to achieve?
Without issue, don't enable the logging.
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I want to audit what everyone does and clicks on. I don't want a txt logging, I want to be able to run reports.
In that case you want usage analysis rather than logging as such. Try the instructions here for enabling it:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/825541
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/825541
Or if you want to use it for auditing, you can enable the auditing policy:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint-server-help/introduction-to-information-management-policies-HA010173529.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint-server-help/introduction-to-information-management-policies-HA010173529.aspx
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which one is best for usage reporting? isn't there something with built in reports that tell me what sites people are using and what searches they're running?
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I enabled usage analysis like carl said and advanced analysis reporting. were do I go to run reports?
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the last post looked like what I wanted, but I'm running sharepoint 2007. How do I get reporting on the behavior of users using sharepoint 2007?
More details:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee748656.aspx