How do I set up log alerts for my application?

How do I set up log alerts for my application?

To set up log alerts, you first need to determine which logging service you're using. Are you using AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, or something else?

I'm using AWS CloudWatch. What are the steps?

In AWS CloudWatch, you can create log alerts by following these steps: 1. Go to the CloudWatch console. 2. Select 'Logs' and choose the log group. 3. Click on 'Create Metric Filter' to define the filter pattern. 4. Set up an alarm based on the metric you created.

What kind of filter patterns can I use?

You can use filter patterns to match specific log events. For example, you can filter for error messages, specific keywords, or even JSON fields if your logs are structured.

Can I receive notifications when an alert is triggered?

Yes, you can set up notifications using Amazon SNS. When creating the alarm, you can specify an SNS topic to send notifications to your email or SMS.