Common Log File Format
Common Log File Format files contain only the most basic information. This format has become the standard logging format for most Web servers.
Sample record:
61.130.7.137 - - [25/Jan/2001:14:38:21 -0500] "GET /page1.html HTTP/1.0" 200 3915
Each part of this log entry is described below.
| 61.130.7.137 |
IP address (or domain name) of the client (remote host) |
| - |
This field is not used |
| - |
This field is not used |
| [25/Jan/2001:14:38:21 -0500] |
Date/Time of the request |
| "GET /page1.html HTTP/1.0" |
Method used, File requested and Protocol used by the client |
| 200 |
Status code sent back to the client |
| 3915 |
Size of the object returned to the client |
|