Logging using the WCF Log API
This page explains how to use the (deprecated) WCF-based Log API in Nodinite for logging events, including supported protocols and MSMQ integration. If you are considering WCF, we strongly recommend reviewing modern asynchronous alternatives first.
What you'll find on this page:
✅ Supported protocols for WCF-based logging
✅ MSMQ integration for asynchronous event delivery
✅ Configuration tips for WCF Activation and IIS
✅ Migration guidance to modern asynchronous logging
Important
This feature is deprecated! For new solutions, use REST-based logging or asynchronous logging with the Nodinite Pickup Log Events Service instead. WCF-based logging will be removed in future releases.
WCF supports the following protocols
- HTTP (synchronous and asynchronous)
- HTTPS (synchronous and asynchronous)
- TCP (synchronous and asynchronous)
- MSMQ (asynchronous)
From .NET-based clients, the Log API may enlist in distributed transactions if logging is a mandatory part of your custom solution. See DTC for additional information.
Note
WCF Activation must be properly installed using Server Manager (Add roles and features).
WCF Activation features in Windows Server Manager.
Name of the services found on the address (replace localhost as appropriate)
Default address is http://localhost/Nodinite/LogAPI/
- LogApiService.svc (HTTP)
- LogApiServiceSecure.svc (HTTPS)
- LogApiServiceOneWay.svc (MSMQ)
- LogApiServiceSessionful.svc (TCP)
- LogApiServiceBase.svc (HTTP, This service is an alive checker and supports updating of the Log API itself)
Log API - MSMQ
The Log API can pick up events logged to MSMQ and put them into Nodinite for processing and archiving.
To support MSMQ, you should add net.msmq as a protocol in IIS:
IIS Manager: Right-click LogAPI > Manage Application > Advanced Settings...
IIS Advanced Settings: Configure Enabled Protocols to include http,net.msmq,tcp for MSMQ support.
For troubleshooting MSMQ queue access issues, see: Log API MSMQ queue access denied
Next Step
- Log using REST – Modern REST-based logging for Nodinite v7
- Asynchronous Logging – Modern, recommended approach
- Log API Overview
- MSDTC – Distributed transaction support