It is often convenient to have a flat-file and database version of the same log. This is how TLP operates. Flat files are great for archiving to tape and locking away. Databases (w/ good schema) excel when complex analysis is required. > On Sat, 2002-10-26 at 10:04, Marcus J. Ranum wrote: >> >> I've left the whole "...and stick it in a database" part out >> because that's a HARD problem to tackle right and I think that >> will be the bulk of your pain. Hint: before you think about >> putting it into a database, ask yourself "what queries will I >> want to make?" and see if it's even possible to make a data >> model that will allow them... > > How about the legal aspects of it? Will it be possible to use a > database log in court, just like using a flat text log? > > -- > Florin Andrei > > It's ok to use the names of your pets or children as passwords > as long as they contain several non-alphanumeric characters. > > _______________________________________________ > LogAnalysis mailing list > LogAnalysisat_private > http://lists.shmoo.com/mailman/listinfo/loganalysis -- Jason Royes Data Access Experts http://www.da-experts.com/ _______________________________________________ LogAnalysis mailing list LogAnalysisat_private http://lists.shmoo.com/mailman/listinfo/loganalysis
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