Overview
Log files can be stored in different locations in the Apinizer system. Knowing log locations is critical for troubleshooting and system monitoring.Log Locations
Logs are stored in the following locations in the Apinizer system:API Traffic Logs
API traffic logs are recorded in Elasticsearch. These logs contain detailed information about API requests and responses and can be visualized using Kibana.
System Logs
System logs are stored in Kubernetes as pod logs. These logs contain system-level activities of Apinizer components.
Application Logs
Application logs are found in Apinizer component log files. These logs contain application-level activities and errors.
Log Access Methods
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Accessing Elasticsearch Logs
You can access API traffic logs through the Kibana interface. Kibana is used to visualize and analyze logs in Elasticsearch.
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Accessing Kubernetes Pod Logs
You can access system logs using Kubernetes kubectl commands. For example, you can view pod logs with the
kubectl logs <pod-name> command.3
Accessing Application Log Files
You can access application log files from log directories inside pods. Log files are usually found in
/var/log/apinizer or similar directories.Kibana Integration
Logs recorded in Elasticsearch can be visualized and analyzed using Kibana.Kibana allows you to view and analyze logs in Elasticsearch in real-time. You can examine log data using Discover, Visualize, and Dashboard tabs.
Related Topics
You can review the following pages for more detailed information:Kibana Log Search
Learn about log search techniques in Kibana
Log Levels and Filtering
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Log Pattern Analysis
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Visualizing API Traffic Logs with Kibana
Learn detailed information about visualizing API traffic logs with Kibana