Logs Syncler-Glossar

Logs are of great importance in the operation of applications, as they provide important information about the behavior and status of the software. They serve for the following purposes:

1. troubleshooting (debugging): Logs help the user to identify and fix problems in the software. By recording errors, exceptions or other unusual events, it is possible to understand what is happening in the system.

2. monitoring and analysis: Logs provide a detailed overview of how software works in production. They enable processes to be monitored, system performance to be analyzed and bottlenecks to be identified.

3. security monitoring: Logs often contain security-relevant information, e.g. who logged in when and from where, or whether there is unexpected or suspicious activity. This is particularly important for detecting attacks or security breaches.

4 Compliance and audits: Many industries and regulations require the logging of activities in IT systems. Logs serve as proof that certain processes have been carried out correctly.

5. historical analysis: Logs can be used to track the historical behavior of the software. This is useful for identifying long-term trends, e.g. how system performance has changed over time.

6. optimization and performance tuning: Performance problems can often be identified by analyzing logs. They help to identify and optimize bottlenecks or inefficient areas of the application.