Acreto Wedge Logs

Acreto Wedge Logs Introduction

Acreto Wedge features a comprehensive logs panel that aggregates log data with real-time viewing capabilities, as well as advanced sorting and filtering options. To access the logs, simply log in to Wedge, scroll down the left-hand menu, and click on Logs.

This section is organized into views based on the types of assets that generate the logs:

All: This view displays all logs produced by various components of the ecosystem.
Traffic: This view presents logs related to network traffic.
Gateways: This view gathers logs from all gateways within the ecosystem.
Users and Things: This section includes logs pertaining to user and device activity, such as VPN connections, MFA events, and user login issues.
VPN Connections: This view provides information on the status of all connected users and their VPN connections.

Search and Filter the Logs

All views, except for VPN Connections, provide the option to search and filter logs. The search bar, positioned at the top of the screen, allows for flexible and detailed filtering based on all elements contained in the logs.

To start a search, click on the search field, select your preferred value, choose an operator, and enter the search term. As shown in the example below, you can combine multiple search criteria to refine the results.

Once you select a value, the results will update instantly. You can remove any search criteria at any time by clicking the X button next to it.

Live View or Freeze

The logs view also offers the option to freeze the logs for closer inspection or to select an auto-refresh interval to track the real-time data flow. You can adjust this setting at any time by clicking the list and choosing your preferred option.

Sumamry

The Acreto Wedge Logs panel provides a robust interface for real-time log monitoring and management. It can be accessed through the left-hand menu after logging into Wedge. The logs panel features various views based on different assets generating the logs, including All, Traffic, Gateways, Users and Things, and VPN Connections.

Users can utilize advanced search and filtering options to quickly narrow down log results by selecting specific values, operators, and search terms. The results update instantly and can be adjusted as needed. The platform also includes a Live View feature, enabling users to freeze logs for detailed inspection or set an auto-refresh interval to monitor real-time data flow. These features offer flexibility and ease of use for administrators seeking to manage and analyze log data efficiently.