Summary
In this chapter, we looked at the different categories of logs and what types of logs are available in each of those categories. We also looked at key properties of the different types of logs, such as whether they are enabled by default and the default retention period associated with each category. We also looked at the key components of Cloud Logging, such as the Cloud Logging API, the Log Router, log producers, and log consumers. Then, we looked at how to create log exports, how to specify the filters on what you want to exclude or include, and the different destinations that are available to store your logs. We covered the use of logging pipelines for analytics and storage. Finally, we looked at how to address compliance needs through logging and discussed best practices for logging and auditing.
In the next chapter, we will learn about Cloud Monitoring. That chapter will build on top of the knowledge gained in this one and introduce the topics of log-based metrics...