CLI: Logging

Learn how to use the CLI to set the logging level for the application logs.


Overview

The logging level determines the amount of information that is captured and included in the application logs. You would change the logging level if you want to capture specific information only to troubleshoot issues. This page explains logging options available.

SkySync References

The CLI references SkySync. This is expected. 

 

Parameters

Parameter Description
level The logging level set. The default value is Info.
retention_days Number of days the log will be retained. The default value is 21 days.

Log Level

Below are the available log levels that can be set for the application log. Info is the default logging level.

Level Description
Trace This level includes all logging levels. This is an ideal logging level to set when troubleshooting as it provides the most comprehensive logging.
Debug This level logs all basic information, warnings, and errors. It also includes additional information that may be useful for troubleshooting.
Info This level logs all basic logging, warnings, and errors. This is the default logging level.
Warn This level logs only warnings and errors.
Error This level logs only general and critical errors.
Fatal This level logs only critical errors.

List Logging Levels

Command

skysync.js diagnostics logging show

Example Result

{
  "level": "trace",
  "Retention_days": 21
}

Updating Logging Information

You can update just the logging level or retention days, or you can update both. At least one parameter must be set in the update command in order for the update to work. An update command without parameters will result in a return message that includes help information for how to update the logging information.

Updating the Logging Level

Command

skysync.js diagnostics logging update --level={level}

Examples

skysync.js diagnostics logging update --level=trace
skysync.js diagnostics logging update --level=debug
skysync.js diagnostics logging update --level=info
skysync.js diagnostics logging update --level=warn
skysync.js diagnostics logging update --level=error
skysync.js diagnostics logging update --level=fatal

Updating Retention Days

The Retention Days setting determines how long logs are retained. 

Command

skysync.js diagnostics logging update --retention={days}

Examples

skysync.js diagnostics logging update --retention=15
skysync.js diagnostics logging update --retention=30

Updating Both Parameters

Command

skysync.js diagnostics logging update --level={level} --retention={days}

or

skysync.js diagnostics logging update -l={level}-r={days}

Examples

skysync.js diagnostics logging update --level=trace --retention=20
skysync.js diagnostics logging update --level=warn --retention=15
skysync.js diagnostics logging update -l=trace-r=20
skysync.js diagnostics logging update -l=warn-r=15

UI Updates

When logging is set through the CLI, the changes will be reflected on the Performance page in the Settings once the page is refreshed.