Log Management
Iguana's Logs contain service information, user activity, and all transactions which can contain sensitive data. Log management is crucial as the logs are integral to Iguana's operations.
For proper log management, it's important to understand how the logging and queueing system works and how the logs are stored and structured.
Secure and backup and Log Directory
Logs are stored in the log directory. If required, you can change the Log Directory. Configure a separate folder for logs on a designated partition or drive with good read/write speeds for low latency.
Add additional layers of security on your log directly by implementing:
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OS level security restrictions, limiting access to the log directory.
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Disk encryption to secure your data at rest.
Monitor your Log Directory disk space and set log purge rules
Avoid interruptions that can be caused if Iguana cannot write to the log storage because it is out of space.
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Manage your log storage with Log Purge Rules. Logs older than the defined log age will be automatically deleted by Iguana's daily log purge at midnight. The default log age is 7 days. Purge rules can be applied to one or more components using a matching rule. Your ideal log age may depend on your log sizes and requirements around how long you need to keep messages for troubleshooting.
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Monitor your disk space on the Log Usage page. Here, you can see total disk space used, free space, and a breakdown of log sizes of each component, giving you comprehensive information to determine appropriate log purge rules for your Iguana.
Backup your logs regularly
Logs contain all transactions and play a key role in troubleshooting integrations. The Logs directory should be backed up regularly. See Backing up Iguana for backup procedure best practices.