The access_log.webstat is not rotated or removed when web statistics tool is not installed in Plesk

1. Connect to the server via SSH.

2. Install AWStats:

   # plesk installer –select-release-current –install-component awstats

3. Execute the following in order to rotate access_log.webstat for domain example.com:

   # plesk sbin statistics –calculate-one –domain-name=example.com

   or execute the following in order to rotate access_log.webstat for all domains:

   # plesk sbin statistics –calculate-all

Warning: This will effectively disable *.webstat files processing, but the files would still appear.

1. Connect to the server via SSH.

2. Execute the command below to disable *.webstat files processing:
   On Debian-based:

   # echo -e ‘#!/bin/bashnecho’ > /usr/lib/plesk-9.0/logresolvemerge

   On RHEL-based:

   # echo -e ‘#!/bin/bashnecho’ > /usr/lib64/plesk-9.0/logresolvemerge

Warning: the utility is restored by Plesk upgrade or update installation. Apply the following steps for the script execution after each Plesk update:

1. Log into Plesk.

2. Go to Tools & Settings > Even Manager > Add Event Handler.

3. Specify the following fields:

   • Event: Update installed

   • Priority: normal (50)

   • User: root

   • Command:

     echo -e '#!/bin/bashnecho' > /usr/lib64/plesk-9.0/logresolvemerge