Welcome to the Archived Logs Page guide! This article will help you understand how to access and use the archived logs feature in LogCentral to search and download your historical log data.
What is the Archived Logs Page?
The Archived Logs Page is where you can access logs of a location that have been moved to cold storage. This feature allows you to search through older logs and download archived data when you need to review historical information.
Accessing Archived Logs
To access your archived logs:
Navigate to your organization's location
Then to the desired location
Go to the archives section at the bottom of the page for that specific location
The page can be accessed at:
/organizations/:orgId/locations/:locationId/archives
Note: You'll need to have the appropriate location selected to view its archived logs.
Main Features
The Archived Logs Page includes two primary functions:
Cold Search
The Cold Search feature allows you to search through your archived log data. This is useful when you need to find specific information from logs that are no longer in active storage.
The search interface is collapsible, giving you more screen space when not in use
Search through logs that have been moved to cold storage
Retrieve historical data for analysis or compliance purposes
Downloads
The Downloads section lets you retrieve archived log files:
View and manage your archived log downloads
Access previously archived data
The downloads interface is also collapsible for better page organization
Common Use Cases
Here are some typical scenarios where you'll use the Archived Logs Page:
Compliance and Auditing: When you need to review historical logs for compliance requirements or audit trails, you can search through archived data without affecting your active log storage.
Troubleshooting Historical Issues: If you're investigating a problem that occurred in the past, you can search through archived logs to understand what happened.
Data Retrieval: When you need to download older log files for analysis or record-keeping, the downloads feature provides easy access to your archived data.
Storage Management: Access archived logs that have been moved to cold storage to optimize your active storage usage while maintaining access to historical data.
Important Notes
The Archived Logs Page is location-specific, meaning you'll see archived logs for the currently selected location
Make sure you have the correct location selected before searching for archived data
If you encounter any issues accessing the page, verify that the location exists and that you have appropriate permissions
Related Features
For more information about managing your locations and viewing location details, refer to the location management documentation. You can also check your organization's dashboard to see storage statistics and overall location information.
Need Help?
If you're having trouble accessing archived logs or need assistance with searching through historical data, contact your system administrator or check that your location is properly configured.