What is Cloud Logging?
Cloud Logging is Google’s central logging platform that collects and makes analyzable all log data from Google Cloud resources, applications, and on-premises systems. The service scales automatically from a few megabytes to petabytes of log data.
Core Features
- Automatic log collection from all Google Cloud services
- Powerful query language for log analysis
- Log-based metrics for monitoring and alerting
- Flexible export options to BigQuery, Cloud Storage, and Pub/Sub
- Log Router for selective forwarding and filtering
Typical Use Cases
Troubleshooting: Developers use Cloud Logging for debugging distributed applications. Log correlation via trace IDs enables tracking requests through microservices.
Security and Compliance: Audit logs document all administrative actions in Google Cloud. These logs are immutable and meet compliance requirements for traceability.
Operational Intelligence: Log-based metrics enable creating dashboards and alerts based on log contents like error rates or specific events.
Benefits
- No infrastructure to manage
- First 50 GB per month free
- Seamless integration with Cloud Monitoring and Cloud Trace
- Real-time log streaming for live debugging
Integration with innFactory
As a Google Cloud Partner, innFactory supports you with Cloud Logging: log architecture, retention strategies, alert configuration, and cost optimization.
Available Tiers & Options
Standard
- Fully managed
- Scalable
- Integrated with GCP
- Pricing varies by usage
Typical Use Cases
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cloud Logging?
Cloud Logging is Google's fully managed service for storing, searching, and analyzing log data. The service automatically collects logs from Google Cloud resources and enables custom log ingestion.
How long are logs retained?
Standard logs are retained for 30 days. With Log Buckets, you can configure custom retention periods from 1 day to 10 years. For compliance requirements, logs can be exported to BigQuery or Cloud Storage.
How does log-based alerting work?
Cloud Logging integrates with Cloud Monitoring for log-based metrics and alerts. You can configure notifications for specific log patterns like error messages or security events.
Is Cloud Logging GDPR compliant?
Yes, Cloud Logging is available in EU regions and meets all GDPR requirements. With Log Buckets, you can restrict data residency to EU regions.
