Blue Coat Systems Proxy SG trace.request( )

Chapter 4: Property Reference

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trace.request( )

Determines whether detailed trace output is generated for the current request. The default value is no,

which produces no output. Trace output is generated at the end of a request, and includes request

parameters, property settings, and the effects of all actions taken. Output tracing can be set

conditionally by creating a rule that combines this property with conditions such as url= or

client.address=.

By default, trace output is written to an object accessible using the following console URL:

http://ProxySG_IP_address:8081/Policy/Trace/default_trace.html

The trace output location can be controlled using the trace.destination( ) property.

Note: Tracing is best used temporarily, such as for troubleshooting; the log_message( ) action is

best for on-going monitoring.

Syntax

trace.request(yes|no)

The default value is no.

Layer and Transaction Notes

• Use in any layer.

• Applies to all transactions.

Example

; Generate trace details when a specific URL is requested.

url=//www.example.com/confidential trace.request(yes)