Registering A Log Module - Netscape MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 6.2 - ADMINISTRATOR Administrator's Manual

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Registering a Log Module

You can create new log modules using the CMS SDK. If you do create a log
module, you need to register it before it is available for use.
You can register new log plug-in modules using the CMS console. Registering a
new module involves specifying the name of the module and the full name of the
Java class that implements the log interface.
Before registering a plug-in module, be sure to put the Java class for the module in
the
classes
To register a log plug-in module with a CMS instance:
Log in to the CMS console (see "Logging Into the CMS Console" on page 245).
1.
Select the Configuration tab.
2.
In the navigation tree, select Logs, and then in the right pane, select the Log
3.
Event Listener Plug-in Registration tab.
Click Register.
4.
The Register Log Event Listener Plug-in Implementation window appears.
Specify information as appropriate:
5.
Plugin name. Type a name for the plug-in module.
Class name. Type the full name of the class for this module—that is, the path to
the implementing Java class. If this class is part of a package, be sure to include
the package name. For example, if you are registering a class named
customLog
com.customplugins.customLog
Click OK.
6.
You are returned to the Log Event Listener Plug-in Registration tab.
To view the updated configuration, click Refresh.
7.
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Specifies the nickname of the certificate you want the
utility to use for signing.
Specifies the name of the JAR file (a signed zip file).
Specifies the path to the directory that contains the
log files.
directory (the implementation must be on the class path).
and if this class is in a package named
com.customplugins
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