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      Document logging features in Magnolia CMS.

      • This topic is hard to find. Even seasoned Magnolia users don't necessary know about it MAGNOLIA-3738.
      • Motivation: Describe situations where logging is needed. Talk to a developer to get more ideas.
        • get details on errors
        • collect data on system usage
        • audit user access
        • debug forms and mail etc.
      • Magnolia logging is based on Apache log4j, a standard Java-based logging utility
      • Tools > Logging menu lets you select the classes to log and logging level
        • Unique Magnolia advantage: start logging a class or change level threshold without restarting the server
      • Tools > Log Viewer menu lets you view the logged data
        • Alternative: Reading logs on the file system. Tell where to find them.
      • Rotating logs. Explain default rotation schedule.
      • Use cases. Mail module article has an example of logging mail errors.

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              ahietala Antti Hietala
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