(RADIATOR) Logging from Hooks

[Hugh Irvine]

Hello Chris -

Answers below...


On 16 Aug 2007, at 19:46, Chris Cronje - MWEB wrote:

> Hi There,
>
>
>
> I have a question about logging messages from inside hooks.
>
>
OK

> If for example I have a logging config that looks like this:
>
> …
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> LogFile         %L/logfile
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>
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> <Handler xxx>
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>   Identifier TEST
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>   PostAuthHook file:"/etc/radiator/PostAuthHook.pl"
>
>
>
>   <Log FILE>
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>      Identifier TESTLOG
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>      Filename %L/test_logfile
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>    </Log>
>
> …
>
>
>
> Usually we use the following method to log stuff from within hooks:
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>
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> &main::log($main::LOG_DEBUG,"This is a log message");
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>
>
> But the above message only logs to the default logfile.
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>
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> Is there a way that I can log messages into test_logfile from  
> within a hook, instead of just the default logfile ?

Typically you would use the appropriate find() routine to find the  
logger you want, then log to it instead of using &main::log().

Something like this (not tested but you should get the idea):


	......

	my $logger = &Configurable::find('Log', 'TESTLOG');

	$logger->log(....);

	......


> One other question – is there documentation somewhere of all the  
> functions that are available to use from within hooks ?
>
>

The best place to look is the Radiator source code. You should start  
with "radiusd", then "Radius/Client.pm", then "Radius/Handler.pm",  
then "Radius/AuthGeneric.pm".

You can then read other modules as you feel the urge. For the above,  
see "Radius/Configurable.pm" and "Radius/LogGeneric.pm".

Of course you can always ask questions too.

regards

Hugh

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>
>
> Chris
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NB:

Have you read the reference manual ("doc/ref.html")?
Have you searched the mailing list archive (www.open.com.au/archives/ 
radiator)?
Have you had a quick look on Google (www.google.com)?
Have you included a copy of your configuration file (no secrets),
together with a trace 4 debug showing what is happening?
Have you checked the RadiusExpert wiki:
http://www.open.com.au/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

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