Logs

The Logs page provides comprehensive system activity tracking and monitoring capabilities. It helps you track system events, debug issues, and maintain an audit trail of all operations performed in your Galago installation.

Table of Contents

1. Overview
2. Using Logs
   1. Log Categories
3. Best Practices

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Overview

Using Logs

Viewing Logs

Real-time Streaming

Watch logs as they are generated to monitor ongoing operations.

Historical Access

Browse past logs to investigate issues or review previous activities.

Filtered Views

Focus on specific log types, severity levels, or time periods.

Search Functionality

Find specific events or messages using the powerful search tool.

Log Categories

Category	Description	Example
System Events	Core system operations and status changes	System startup, service status changes
User Actions	Activities performed by users	Login, configuration changes, protocol creation
Tool Operations	Events related to laboratory equipment	Tool connection, command execution, errors
Protocol Executions	Protocol run events and status updates	Run start/stop, step completion, parameter values
Error Messages	System and operational errors	Connection failures, execution errors, timeouts

Best Practices

Log Management

• Implement regular log rotation to prevent excessive file sizes
• Archive important logs for long-term storage and compliance
• Set appropriate retention policies based on your requirements
• Monitor log storage usage to prevent disk space issues

Troubleshooting

1

Use log filters to focus on relevant time periods and categories

2

Cross-reference timestamps with other system events

3

Check related events before and after an issue

4

Export logs when needed for detailed analysis or support

Tip: You can set up email notifications for critical log events by configuring alert rules in the system settings.

Note: Log files are stored in the /var/log/galago/ directory on the server. You can access these directly if needed for advanced troubleshooting.