Scripting with logs

In this recipe, we will look into how logging works in scripting. You will learn how to create log entries and where they are stored.

Getting ready

We just need a working Orchestrator, and you will need the rights to create new workflows and run them. We will work with the Orchestrator Client.

Additionally, we need administrative (root) access to the Orchestrator's operating system.

How to do it...

We will split this recipe into two sections, Creating logs and Checking the log files.

Creating logs

We will now create log entries during a workflow:

1. Create a new workflow.
2. Drag all log elements from the Log section into the workflow and arrange them as shown here:
   

3. Create the following variables:

   Name	Type	Section	Binds with
   logText	String	IN	Transports error text
   logObject	String	IN	Transports object text

4. Bind each log element with the required in-parameter.
5. Save and exit the workflow.
6. Run the workflow and enter two different phrases, such as LogText and LogObject...