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How to Adjust the Log Level of the FSAA_Applet_Server Logs

Symptoms​

  • The FSAA_Applet_Server logs are growing excessively.

  • The log that it is written to is located at the following path:

    • \%SAINSTALLDIR%\FSAA\FSAA_Applet_Server_<SERVER_NAME>_9492_YYMMDDHHMISSMSX.log

    Example:

    • E:\Program Files (x86)\STEALTHbits\StealthAUDIT\FSAA\FSAA_Applet_Server_<SERVER_NAME>_9492_250227095535674.log

Cause​

The FSAA Applet server log level settings default to Debug, which can lead to rapid log growth in certain environments.

Resolution​

  1. Locate the NLog.config file to adjust the logging level:

    • For proxy servers installed as a service, the file is located in:
      • C:\Program Files (x86)\STEALTHbits\StealthAUDIT\FSAA\NLog.config
    • For automatic deployments, the file is located on the application server in:
      • StealthAUDIT\PrivateAssemblies\FILESYSTEMACCESS\Applet

  2. Open the NLog.config file using Notepad++ or a similar text/code editor.

  3. Edit the logging level configuration to reduce log growth:

    • Locate the logger settings in the NLog.config file.
    • Set the minlevel attribute to one of the following levels based on your needs:
      • Error – Recommended for minimal logging.
      • Info – Provides informational logs.
      • Warn – Captures warnings and errors.
    • IMPORTANT: A level lower than Error is not recommended.

    Example logger configuration:

    <rules>
      <logger name="*FSAA*" minlevel="Error" writeTo="ServerFile" />
      <logger name="*Kestrel*" minlevel="Info" writeTo="ServerFile" />
      <logger name="*HttpsConnectionMiddleware*" minlevel="Debug" writeTo="ServerFile" />
      <logger name="*" minlevel="Warn" writeTo="ServerFile" />
    </rules>

  4. Save the changes to the NLog.config file.

  5. Restart the FSAA Applet Server or Proxy Host to apply the changes.