Custom Log Handler - Using Database

Question

Hi,
Is it right options to store the logs details like logged in user, severity, time stamp and exception message in database, in terms of application efficiency? .. We will be using ADF BC for doing this. Just want to confirm if it will add any overhead to the application expecting the logger will be added in info, sever and fine level as and when required in the code.
Thanks

Answer 1

Log4j DB Appender is another option I can think of.
You can also write your custom Log handler that extends java.util.logging.Handler and write to a DB Table.
As Timo said try avoiding ADF BC. You will have to deal with transactions. Multiple AMs might slow you down
Talking about writing to a DB. You have to weigh in the pros and cons based on your application hits, Processing it does, time it takes to insert.....
DB operations are slower than appending to a file. If you plan to do multiple inserts on every request? It might take a hit on the App.
If its just one DB insert per request(including redirects)/login. Based on how heavily the App used, I think its ok to write to a DB.
I know a lot of applications that inserts a record to a table and they just work fine. An additional 30 - 60 millis will not be noticeable (Keep a dedicated connection for this activity).
You can also think of keeping this activity async, like writing to a queue or appending to a file and have some Background Program process this.