[CentOS] access to httpd logs

Thu Dec 1 21:50:40 UTC 2005
James Pifer <jep at obrien-pifer.com>

> I've found that there are FAR superior logfile analyzer tools on linux
> than windows. We ended up sending all our log files from the windows
> servers we have to a consolidated drop on a linux box and running a
> linux based analyzer. It gives better information, more detail, etc.
> Things like splunk, awstats, mod_log_sql (which lets you do live "top
> links" type things), and any of several other tools available.
> 
> 

I'm definitely not stuck on the tool we have. I'll check out the couple
you mention. If you have a recommendation that would be great. We pretty
much look for general stats, what pages are being hit and how often,
etc. 

Thanks,
James