What is the method for monitoring application logs in Zabbix?

The method of monitoring application logs in Zabbix can be achieved through the following steps:

1. Setup Zabbix Agent: Firstly, install and configure Zabbix Agent on the application server that requires monitoring. The Agent is a component of the Zabbix monitoring system responsible for collecting monitoring data from the application server.
2. Create a log file monitoring item: On the Zabbix server, set up a new monitoring item and choose the “Log” type. Next, specify the path and keyword of the log file so that Zabbix can detect information in the log file based on the keyword.
3. Configure a trigger: Create a trigger that will send an alert when Zabbix detects a specific keyword in the log file.
4. Set up notification methods: Configure Zabbix to use the desired notification methods to send alerts, such as email, SMS, or through integrated aggregators.
5. Monitor log data: Zabbix will now start monitoring log files and sending alerts based on configured triggers and notification methods.

By following these steps, you can use Zabbix to monitor application logs and trigger alerts based on specific keywords. This helps in real-time tracking of the application’s performance and taking necessary actions promptly in case of any anomalies or errors.