MongoDB Logging Basics
Learn about MongoDB deployment logs in more detail. It covers log access, event interpretation, and verbosity, using both Atlas and self-managed deployments. You will also learn how to approach log rotation and retention.
MongoDB Logging Basics
Unit Overview
In this unit, you'll learn about logs for both self-managed and Atlas deployments, and how to interpret and use them effectively. You'll first download logs in Atlas and locate them for self-managed deployments. Then, you'll explore some of the information that logs can provide, including authorization attempts and startup warnings. Finally, you'll learn about MongoDB's approach to log rotation and retention, and why both are important.
Prerequisites
Lessons in This Unit
- Lesson 1 – MongoDB Logs in Atlas
- Lesson 2 – MongoDB Logs on Self-Managed Instances
- Lesson 3 – MongoDB Log Events
- Lesson 4 – MongoDB Server Log Customizations
- Lesson 5 – MongoDB Server Log Rotation and Retention
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02.Lesson 2: MongoDB Logs on Self-Managed Instances
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03.Lesson 3: MongoDB Log Events
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04.Lesson 4: MongoDB Server Log Customizations
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05.Lesson 5: MongoDB Server Log Rotation and Retention
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06.Conclusion
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John McCambridge | University Curriculum Engineer
John is a Curriculum Engineer on the University team at MongoDB. Before his work as a Curriculum Engineer, he was an instructor and teaching assistant for coding boot camps at UT (Austin) and UCLA. Additionally, he worked as a QA engineer for a startup called Coder and spent five years at Apple Inc. John is a passionate software engineer and educator who enjoys taking complex topics and making them digestible for the community.
Sarah Evans | Senior Curriculum Engineer
Sarah is a Senior Curriculum Engineer on the Curriculum team at MongoDB. Prior to MongoDB, she taught and developed curricula for developer bootcamps. Sarah has a MAT degree from Columbia University Teachers College and studied Software Engineering at Flatiron School in Chicago, IL.
Vick Mena | Director, Curriculum
My name is Vick and I've been in the wild for over 25 years. I grew up at IBM working on the BIOS for the IBM eServer line in Austin, TX before moving to Wall St. I've worked on all phases of software development from low-level to middleware to UI but feel most comfortable in the middle. I also drank the devops kool-aid having moved a product line to AWS while at Dow Jones & Co with the help of an amazing team. I then pivoted into the secure space and worked on software/hardware reverse engineering. I always thought I'd eventually teach and this role lets me leverage all of my experience to lead this motley crew of passionate educators.
