How to Find App Pool Recycles in Event Log

Question

I have configured an app pool in IIS 7.5 to recycle when the memory usage goes above a certain level. I have also configured it to log this information.

Where in the eve

Answer 1

IIS version 8.5 +

To enable Event Tracing for Windows for your website/application

1. Go to Logging and ensure either ETW event only or Both log file and ETW event ...is selected.

2. Enable the desired Recycle logs in the Advanced Settings for the Application Pool:

3. Go to the default Custom View: WebServer filters IIS logs:

Custom Views > ServerRoles > Web Server

4. ... or System logs:

Windows Logs > System