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.
• Log Types & Log Profiles — Understand Log Types and Log Profiles and how they are configured in AppLogs.

Installation & Agent Management

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

• SubAgent Management — Enable or disable the AppLogs sub-agent for individual or multiple servers at once.

Log Collection & Configuration

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

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

Licensing & Usage

Understand your AppLogs license and manage your monthly usage effectively.

• Calculate the Log Space You Need — Use the log space formula to estimate the license you need based on your daily log volume.
• Set Upload Limits per Log Type — Set a maximum upload limit for individual log types to control license consumption.

FAQs

Quick answers to the most commonly asked questions about AppLogs.

1. Does the retention period affect my AppLogs license consumption?

No. The AppLogs license is based solely on the volume of log data (GB) uploaded during the billing cycle. Whether you retain logs for 7 days or 90 days, your license consumption remains the same.

2. How much log space should I purchase if I am uploading 3GB per day?

To calculate the log space needed, use the formula below:

Formula: Logs used per day x Monthly billing period (the total number of days logs are collected) = Required log space

Example: For 3GB per day over 30 days, 3GB/day x 30 days = 90GB required per billing cycle.

3. What happens to logs after the retention period expires?

Logs older than the configured retention period are automatically removed from Applications Manager and will no longer be available for search or analysis. However, this does not free up your license quota for the current billing cycle.

4. Can I configure different retention periods for different log types?

Yes, Applications Manager allows you to set individual retention periods for each log type based on your specific requirements. - reference link