How do you log the machine name via log4net?

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I am using Log4Net with the AdoNetAppender to log messages from a simple systray application into a SQL Server 2005 database.

I want to log the machine name along with the log message because this application will be running on multiple machines and I need to know on which one the message originated.

But, I cannot find a way to expose this information via the log4net.Layout.PatternLayout that I am using with the appender.

Is there a way to log the machine name via log4net in this manner?

saluce · Accepted Answer · 2013-03-06 19:42:08Z

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You can use the pre-populated property log4net:HostName, for example:

<conversionPattern value="%property{log4net:HostName}" />

This way you don't need to populate the MDC.

edited Mar 6, 2013 at 19:42

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granadaCoder Over a year ago

For future readers, I got my AdoNetAppender to work with this <parameter name="workstation"> <parameterName value="@workstation"/> <dbType value="String"/> <size value="256" /> <layout type="log4net.Layout.PatternLayout" value="%property{log4net:HostName}" /> </parameter>

granadaCoder Over a year ago

Future readers. I ~think this comes from the FIELDS on this page : logging.apache.org/log4net/release/sdk/html/…

Mutation Person · Accepted Answer · 2014-03-18 10:23:45Z

you can create a parameter similar to the following:

<parameter> <parameterName value="@machine" /> <dbType value="String" /> <size value="255" /> <layout type="log4net.Layout.PatternLayout"> <conversionPattern value="%X{machine}" /> </layout> </parameter>

Then add this line before writing to the log: MDC.Set("machine", Environment.MachineName);

That worked perfectly. I knew it must have been something simple. Thanks.

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