Selection of logging solutions

There are a number of options available for implementing a centralized logging solution. These solutions use different approaches, architectures, and technologies. It is important to understand the capabilities required and select the right solution that meets the needs.

Cloud services

There are a number of cloud logging services available as SaaS solution. Loggly is one of the most popular cloud-based logging service. The Spring Boot microservices can use the Loggly’s Log4j and Logback appenders to directly stream log messages into the Loggly service.

If the application or service is deployed in AWS, the AWS CloudTrail can be integrated with Loggly for log analysis.

Papertrial, Logsene, Sumo Logic, Google Cloud Logging, and Logentries are examples of other cloud-based logging solutions. Some of the tools in the Security Operations Center (SOC) are also qualified for centralized log management.

The cloud logging services take away the overhead of managing complex...