LoggingStandards

Basic Principles

Log level definitions: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2031163/when-to-use-log-level-warn-vs-error This is a nice writeup about when to use each log level. Here is a brief description:

Debug: Shows everything and is likely not suitable for normal production operation due to the sheer size of logs generated Info: Usually indicates successful service start/stop, versions and such non-error related data Warning: Indicates that there might be a systemic issue; potential predictive failure notice Error: An error has occurred and an administrator should research the event Critical: An error has occurred and the system might be unstable; immediately get administrator assistance