This guide will walk you through the process of setting up and using Logtail, a powerful logging agent for Alibaba Cloud's Simple Log Service (SLS). Logtail helps you collect, process, and analyze log data from various sources.
Overview
Logtail is a lightweight and efficient log collection agent that can be used to collect logs from different sources such as files, system logs, and network devices. It is compatible with a wide range of input types and output types, making it easy to integrate into your existing infrastructure.
Quick Start
- Download Logtail Agent: Visit the Logtail download page to download the Logtail agent that matches your operating system.
- Install Logtail: Follow the installation guide provided for your operating system to install Logtail.
- Configure Logtail: Edit the configuration file (
logtail-agent.conf) to specify the log source, output type, and other settings. - Start Logtail: Run the Logtail agent to start collecting logs.
Features
- Flexible Input Types: Logtail supports various input types, including files, directories, system logs, and network devices.
- Diverse Output Types: Logtail can output logs to different destinations, such as SLS, Elasticsearch, and Kafka.
- Real-time Data Collection: Logtail can collect logs in real-time, ensuring that you always have the latest data.
- Data Filtering and Processing: Logtail provides powerful filtering and processing capabilities to help you extract relevant information from your logs.
Example Configuration
Here's an example of a Logtail configuration file (logtail-agent.conf) that collects logs from a file and outputs them to SLS:
[logtail]
input_type = file
input_path = /var/log/nginx/access.log
output_type = sls
output_config = {
region = "cn-shanghai",
project = "your_project",
logstore = "your_logstore",
topic = "your_topic",
access_id = "your_access_id",
access_key = "your_access_key"
}
Further Reading
For more detailed information, please refer to the following resources:
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