How to enable Logging from Apache Camel solutions to Nodinite
Unlock powerful, self-service logging for your Apache Camel solutions with Nodinite. This guide shows you how to implement asynchronous logging, leverage Log Views, and empower your business with actionable insights—all in one unified platform.
✅ Enable robust, asynchronous logging from Apache Camel to Nodinite
✅ Empower business users with self-service Log Views
✅ Capture payloads, context, and selected flows for full traceability
✅ Centralize all your logging and monitoring in Nodinite
Learn how to perform Asynchronous Logging from Apache Camel to Nodinite.
You must add custom logging code to your Apache Camel solution to log business transactions to Nodinite.
Diagram: Data flows from Apache Camel custom code to Nodinite Pickup Service and Log API.
Enable self-service Log Views for your business by implementing the following:
✅ Payload logging
✅ Context logging (key-value)
✅ Selected flows (any number)
Step by step guide
Follow these steps to enable seamless logging from Apache Camel to Nodinite.
1. Create the event
In your flows, add custom logging (regardless of the target). Typically, you use Log4J or similar frameworks depending on your design, policy, and needs.
Tip
Design your logging strategy to be vendor-neutral. Make your logging logic easy to enable or disable, and ensure you can manage log destinations without redesigning solutions already in production.
Diagram: Logging strategy routes events to Nodinite and other destinations for maximum flexibility.
2. Convert the logged event to Nodinite format
Translate your logs to Nodinite JSON Log Event.
To uniquely identify the Log Agent, provide a LogAgentValueId. To separate logging from different environments (e.g., Prod, Test, QA), make the LogAgentValueId (mandatory number) a configurable part of your Apache Camel solution.
Tip
Map your existing properties to Nodinite's standard properties. Attach context and payload as needed to maximize value.
3. Send Event to intermediate storage
The Nodinite Pickup Service fetches logged events from many intermediate storages.
Your intermediate storage should be close to the Apache Camel installation (i.e., local) and highly available.
Important
Do not send your logged events synchronously to the Nodinite Log API. Always use the asynchronous pattern with the Nodinite Pickup Service.
4. Move logged events using the Nodinite Pickup Service
The Nodinite Pickup Service fetches Log Events from many intermediate storages. Consume the Log Events from any of these that fit your purpose.
5. Enable self-service from within Nodinite
Once you have data logged inside Nodinite, create Role-based Log Views and invite your business to share insights and data from your logging.
Frequently asked questions
Apache Camel Logging uses the Nodinite Pickup Service.
You can find solutions to common problems and the FAQ for the Nodinite Pickup Service in the Pickup Troubleshooting user guide.
How do I get started?
First, read our Asynchronous Logging user guide.
How do I access the Logged data?
Access to logged data for Users is provided by the use of Log Views with Role-based security.
Next Step
Install Nodinite Pickup Service