Log Files Redirect

[defiantclass1]

Is there any way to redirect the log files to another drive? I looked through Wingate, but didn't see a setting for that.

I had a strange occurance with the current day DNS Resolver and WINS Resolver log files growing very large and I ended up with a space issue on the C: drive. I corrected the problem the was causing this, but had concerns about future issues if that happens again.

Alternatively, could I simply save the configuration file, uninstall Wingate and reinstall it on another drive and import back in the configuration file? Would the log file folders be created on the drive I did the installation on, or do they have to be installed in the Program Files - file folder?

Thank you.

[genie]

You can change it in the registry (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Qbik Software\WinGate\Logging)

[defiantclass1]

Thank you! I looked at this registry location. The only pathway I see to modify is the "DBPath". I change that setting to the new drive. However, after restarting the Wingate engine, I still see the logs growing in the old location.

Did I do this incorrectly? Is the "Logs" folder the only directory that needs to be placed in the new drive, or are there other folders/files from C: that need to go to the new drive as well? (I copied the "Logs" folders and files from C: to D: so I would have them all there) but I didn't know about anything else from C: that might need to go over as well.

Thank you again.

[ChrisH]

No, you need to add an entry.

To change the directory of the service log files:

HKEY_LOCAL_COMPUTER\SOFTWARE\Qbik Software\WinGate\Settings\

Create a value called LogFileDirectory and set it to the path you want.

The DBPath key is for history logging that shows up in GateKeeper

[defiantclass1]

I'm cook'n now bro, thanks!!! I think I'll leave the History path there too. The more off of C: the better.

Thanks again!!

[defiantclass1]

Chris,

If you are still getting updates on this topic, I had set my DBPath for the History to another drive. I can see the History file growing on the new drive, but in Gatekeeper I see no history at all.

The path is set correctly and everything. Not sure why I can see the history activity in Gatekeeper.

The other log files are working great though.

Thank you!

[ChrisH]

In GateKeeper under Options->History Settings ensure that the database path is correctly listed to your new drive.

[defiantclass1]

Right, I did look at that. It looks right to me. The thing is, it's grey so I couldn't change it there if I wanted to. Only in the Registry can I change it, but it does look correct. I will check again, but I'm sure it's right. And as I sadi before, I can see the file itself grow, so it has to be right in order for the file to collecting new data and grow, right?

Thanks!

[ChrisH]

Try this. Close GateKeeper, Stop WG engine, delete history.dbf and history.cdx files, restart WG engine, restart GateKeeper. Any different?

[defiantclass1]

Chris,

I just tried your last suggestion. I did not however change anything. After deleteing the 2 files and restarting Wingate, new files were created though!!! And again, I can watch both files grow within the directory, just can't see any activity in the viewer. Strange!

Honestly, I don't use the History viewer to much, but it makes me wonder if there is anything else that isn't right.

Thank you

[ChrisH]

Hmmmm.... works for me.
There is a GateKeeper Registry entry at
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Qbik Software\GateKeeper\HistoryView
that may influence your settings. But I wouldn't think so. You are viewing GK from WG server machine as opposed to remote view? Again, don't know if that is an issue or not. Beyond that I'm afraid I can't suggest much else. Qbik team will have to step back in.