The astute observer will notice that the most recent releases of SAP’s NetWeaver Virtual Directory Server are missing the logging control buttons. There is a very good reason for this seemingly missing functionality. Much like NetWeaver Identity Management, VDS is also merging into the NetWeaver, specifically NetWeaver’s logging framework. This means that there is not a need to have VDS offer internal logging.
However, VDS also offers the ability to run in a “Standalone mode” which allows for VDS to run independently of NetWeaver. If you plan on running in this mode you’ll need to take advantage of the following configuration tweak in order to access the logs:
Update the file standalonelog.prop that can be found in the Configurations folder. If you do not have this file, information can be found in the SAP NetWeaver Idenity Management Operations Guide. This document can be found on SDN. The file is a basic text file that includes setting the log level and desired location of the log file.
Once this file is configured it needs to be placed in the Work Area folder (typically underneath the Configurations folder. Note that creating this file will not bring the buttons back, it will only create the logs in the paths specified in standalonelog.prop.
From what I understand the internal log viewer will be back in the next Service Pack for VDS. It will be good to have it back.
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