On 3 Sep 98, at 15:51, Eric Poole wrote:
> I would appreciate any recommendations from anyone for the most
accurate
> and useful server log analysis programs available, freeware,
shareware, or
> commercial, that will work with Apache logs.
I go with WebTrends. It has very nice filters. I really can't
think of anything bad to say about it other than the interface could
use a lot of work-- and it doesn't always remember the paths I give
it. One of its best features is that it will produce output in Word -
- These things have to get passed around corporate offices and the
WebTrends output is good for that. They could allow for better
control over the output (I have to make changes in the Word doc later
-- like take their name OUT).
For answers regarding what is a hit and when is an ip a new customer
etc. I would look at the webtrends q&a site:
> Q: What is the difference between a "Hit" and a "User Session"?
> A: A Hit is a single request of one page or file (GIF, JPG, ZIP,
EXE,
> etc...), whereas a User Session includes all of the hits and
requests
> that a unique user generates on your site. A user session is
> considered terminated when there is no activity for at least 30
> minutes by that user. The "no activity" time can be customized to
fit
> the usage patterns on your server.
More here:
http://www.webtrends.com/products/log/qa.htm
Peter
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