Working with Log Drains

Log drains are a powerful tool for capturing and analyzing logs from your applications. They allow you to store logs persistently, generate alerts, and create metrics for better insight into your application's behavior.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features of Log Drains
• Pricing and Availability
• Managing Active Log Drains
• Integrating with Third-Party Services
• Handling Errored Log Drains
• IP Address Visibility
• Conclusion

Introduction

Log drains are essential for monitoring and debugging your applications. They enable you to collect logs from various sources, store them securely, and analyze them for insights. Epycbyte provides robust log drain capabilities, available on Pro and Enterprise plans.

Features of Log Drains

• Persistent Storage: Store logs securely for future reference.
• Large Volume Handling: Manage large volumes of logs efficiently.
• Alerting and Metrics: Create alerts based on logging patterns and generate metrics for analysis.
• Support for Multiple Protocols: Forward logs using HTTPS, HTTP, TLS, or TCP.

Pricing and Availability

• Pro and Enterprise Plans: Log drains are included in these plans.
• Hobby Plan: Users can view log drain settings but cannot configure them.
• Free Usage for Existing Users: Log drains created before May 23, 2024, on the Hobby plan remain free.

Managing Active Log Drains

1. Access Settings: Go to your dashboard and select "Settings."
2. Select Log Drains: Choose from the available options.
3. Disable or Remove: Use the context menu to disable or remove log drains as needed.

Integrating with Third-Party Services

Epycbyte's Integration Marketplace offers a variety of logging services. Follow these steps:

1. Install Integration: Search for the desired service in the marketplace.
2. Configure Settings: Set up the integration according to the provider's instructions.
3. Connect Project: Choose a project to link with the service.

Handling Errored Log Drains

If more than 80% of log deliveries fail within an hour, Epycbyte sends notifications and marks the drain as errored. This helps in identifying issues quickly.

IP Address Visibility

Manage IP addresses associated with your log drains to ensure compliance with your organization's policies.

Conclusion

Log drains are a valuable tool for monitoring and analyzing logs. Proper management and integration can enhance your application's performance and security. For more details, refer to the Epycbyte documentation or contact support.