In searching for answers to another topic I read a few posts on security and logging. So I checked my settings and discovered that I had never set up my error logs for MySQL and Control Panel access. While attempting to set up my folders for the logs I discovered a "log" folder already in my "forum" directory already exists but I don't know what it is. I have several questions on this topic:
- What is the log file already in my forum directory? Is there a file automatically set up during UBB installation?
. - What data is in these logs and what program should I use to read them? They are unreadable in Notepad.
. - Where is the best place to store log files, in the forum directory or above the root directory? I do not have permission to create folders above the root but I may be able to put them in my cgi_bin directory or ask my ISP to create a folder for me.
. - When setting up the logs for MySQL and Control Panel are we supposed to use the PATH or the URL?
. - What permissions are recommended for the log folders and files?
. - I have log files dating back to 2006. Should I purge any files and how far back should I begin purging?
. - What is your recommendation for "Maximum Control Panel Log Size" and "Maximum Number of Archived Logs?"
. - What is the benefit to error logs and is this something that is strongly recommended?
Thank You! 
