Applications Manager AppLogs is a log management solution that automatically discovers, collects, and uploads your server and application logs to Applications Manager for centralized monitoring and analysis. Use the links below to find the information you need.

Getting Started

New to AppLogs? Begin here to understand the basics before setting up.

• What is AppLogs? — An overview of AppLogs, its purpose, and how it works with the FSO agent.
• Prerequisites & System Requirements — Check the supported environments and prerequisites before getting started.
• Key Concepts — Understand the core concepts including Log Types, Log Profiles, and the AppLogs Sub-Agent.

Installation & Agent Management

Install, configure, and manage your AppLogs agent across your servers.

• How to Manually Install or Reinstall the AppLogs Agent — Step-by-step guide to manually install or reinstall the AppLogs agent on Windows and Linux.
• How to Enable or Disable the AppLogs Sub-Agent — Enable or disable the AppLogs sub-agent for individual or multiple servers at once.
• How to Manage AppLogs Across Multiple Servers — Bulk manage AppLogs sub-agents across multiple servers from a single view.

Log Collection & Configuration

Set up and manage what logs get collected from your servers and applications.

• How to Add and Configure Log Types — Create and configure log types to define what logs are collected and how they are processed.
• How to Filter Out Unwanted Logs — Filter out unwanted event IDs and log lines at the source before uploading to Applications Manager.
• How to Collect Windows Event Logs — Configure and collect Windows Event Logs including Applications and Services Logs.

Data Retention

Control how long your log data is stored and available for searching.

• Understanding Log Retention — Learn about Global Retention and Log Type Retention and how they differ.
• How to Configure Retention Periods — Set global or log type-specific retention periods ranging from 7 to 90 days.
• What Happens When the Retention Period Expires? — Understand what happens to your logs once the configured retention period ends.

Licensing & Usage

Understand your AppLogs license and manage your monthly usage effectively.

• How AppLogs Licensing Works — Understand how the AppLogs license is calculated and what the monthly billing cycle covers.
• How to Calculate the Log Space You Need — Use the log space formula to estimate the license you need based on your daily log volume.
• How to Set Upload Limits per Log Type — Set a maximum upload limit for individual log types to control license consumption.
• What to Do When You Exhaust Your Monthly Limit — Learn about your options when you hit the monthly log upload limit before the billing cycle resets.

Troubleshooting

Resolve common AppLogs issues quickly with these guides.

• AppLogs Agent Not Starting — Troubleshoot and resolve issues with the AppLogs agent failing to start on Windows or Linux.
• Logs Not Appearing in Applications Manager — Diagnose and fix issues when logs are not being collected or displayed in Applications Manager.
• How to Validate the AppLogs Agent Checksum — Verify the integrity of your AppLogs agent installation file on Windows and Linux.

FAQs

Quick answers to the most commonly asked questions about AppLogs.

• AppLogs Frequently Asked Questions — Find answers to common questions on installation, configuration, retention, and licensing.