Http Status Code

[kevnad]

Hi
I need to know if we can obtain all of the Status Code?

Like when we received a 403, I want to receive 403.7 for example.

thanks

[KS-Soft Europe]

The HTTP RFC doesn't define sub-codes (like 403.7). MS IIS uses HTTP status subcodes. When IIS return HTTP status code like 403.7 the status is logged on IIS (if failed-request tracing is configured). However the subcode 403.7 is never sent as part of the final response to the request. HTTP client receives HTTP/403 code.
So, IIS simply do not send HTTP subcodes to HostMonitor or any other HTTP client.
IIS also may return HTTP page with information about HTTP status subcode. This HTTP page content can be obtained using %HttpPage% macro-variable.

Please check the manual or visit our web site for more information about %HttpPage% macro-variable:
http://www.ks-soft.net/hostmon.eng/mfra ... #currmacro

[kevnad]

thanks for the answer.

i have one more question. IF I received a 403, can I use the "Check Contents" of the Advanced options of the test?

The reason is that I can't have a client certificate because it is the only security of the web site and it is very sensitive. So I need to check if I get a 403 status code, and if possible, a 403.7. When I try in IE, I see that it is written "HTTP Error 403.7 - Forbidden: SSL client certificate is required." in the page. I want to add a condition that the page should contain 403.7. That way, if we have any other 403 sub code that might indicate a real problem, I want to put the test in a Bad status.

thanks

[KS-Soft]

HostMonitor does not read "page data" when server responds with error HTTP code so you cannot use "Check contents" option.
However you may set "Normal" status when server respond with HTTP code 403. Set "Use Normal status if %HTTPCode%==403" option in Test Properties dialog.

Regards
Alex

[kevnad]

thanks for the answer, we will go with the HTTP status code of 403.