Logging

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monitoring
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Definition

Recording events and activities that happen in your application for debugging and monitoring. Like keeping a detailed diary of everything your application does so you can review it later.

Real-World Example

Application logs show every user login, error message, and database query, helping developers diagnose problems and understand user behavior.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

All four services collect, store, search, and route log data from applications and infrastructure. They integrate with metrics/alerts, support retention controls, and can export logs to storage or analytics tools for deeper investigation.

AWS
Amazon CloudWatch Logs
AZ
Azure Monitor Logs (Log Analytics workspace)
GCP
Cloud Logging
OCI
OCI Logging

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