how to remove "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 - from logs?

postcd

September 28, 2014 10:19

Hello, in this post, Infopro links to cpanelDon post where he link to article [url=http://wiki.apache.org/httpd/InternalDummyConnection]InternalDummyConnection - Httpd Wiki in article is written that to exclude ""OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" and similar log entries from Apache logs one should do add:

SetEnvIf Remote_Addr "127\.0\.0\.1" loopback
and then add env=!loopback to the end of your CustomLog directive.


but i dont understand on where to add it exactly on WHM centos 6 server, which file, any example please?

My aim is to remove excessive entries from my /usr/local/apache/logs/access_log file:

[QUOTE]::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:30 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:30 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:31 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:31 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:32 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:32 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:33 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:33 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:34 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:34 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:35 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:35 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:41 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:41 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:42 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:42 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:43 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:43 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:44 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:44 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:45 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:45 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:46 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:46 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:47 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:47 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:48 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:48 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:50 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:50 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:51 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -
::1 - - [28/Sep/2014:11:08:51 -0400] "OPTIONS * HTTP/1.0" 200 -

as i dont think they are benefficial and only makind HDD bussy and fill space, am i wrong?

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cPanelMichael

September 29, 2014 15:43
[quote="postcd, post: 1739462">as i dont think they are benefficial and only makind HDD bussy and fill space, am i wrong?
Hello :) Removing the output from the log isn't going to make that activity stop. It's simply not going to log it. You can find a post here that explains the purpose of that output: Options Request I don't suggest suppressing the logging, as it might be helpful in diagnosing an issue or attack in the future. Thank you.
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postcd

September 30, 2014 09:20
So how i can achieve to see usefull access_lg information that were there before? The OPTIONS data currently there are not usefull to me
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cPanelMichael

September 30, 2014 13:58
[quote="postcd, post: 1740322">So how i can achieve to see usefull access_lg information that were there before? The OPTIONS data currently there are not usefull to me
I believe you misunderstood. There won't be additional data, but those entries on their own might be helpful in the event you notice your server is under heavy load or a DOS attack. From what I understand, you are not actually experiencing that type of issue, but are simply curious about the entries correct? Thank you.
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postcd

December 31, 2015 15:27
those entries on their own might be helpful in the event you notice your server is under heavy load or a DOS attack.

Hello, please anyone know how exactly i can use these apache entries? It do not contain any IP address. It just dont look that can help identiffy some cause
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cPanelMichael

January 12, 2016 04:51
Hello, please anyone know how exactly i can use these apache entries? It do not contain any IP address. It just dont look that can help identiffy some cause

Could you provide additional information about the current issue you are facing? Thank you.
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postcd

January 12, 2016 18:32
Could you provide additional information about the current issue you are facing?

Everything already mentioned in this topic. If you need anything specific, please do not afraid to mention which commands need to be executed via command line.
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cPanelMichael

January 12, 2016 18:35
Hello, please anyone know how exactly i can use these apache entries?

Could you provide specific details on how you would like to use these entries? The previous posts were from 2014, so I'm not clear on the current issue you are facing. Thank you.
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postcd

January 12, 2016 18:57
how you would like to use these entries?

Im sorry, that is what im asking how to use them exactly. read my posts please
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cPanelMichael

January 12, 2016 19:43
To clarify, it's not abnormal to see these types of entries. Please explain the specific problem you are experiencing. For instance, are you under an attack, is your server load slow? We will need specific details to help troubleshoot the issue. Thank you.
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postcd

January 12, 2016 20:04
are you under an attack, is your server load slow

no, no, no issue atm
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