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Log File Parser Monitoring Agent
Transform manual log inspection into automated monitoring—detect issues in 200+ text files within seconds using pattern matching, ACK/NAK correlation, and real-time alerts.
Before & After: Manual vs. Automated
| Manual Log Monitoring | Automated with Log File Parser |
|---|---|
| ❌ 4 hours daily checking 200 log files | ✅ All files monitored automatically |
| ❌ Errors discovered 6 hours after occurrence | ✅ Detection within 30 seconds (95% faster) |
| ❌ 100+ false alarms daily, team ignores alerts | ✅ Smart filtering reduces alert fatigue 80% |
| ❌ 2 hours troubleshooting single transaction | ✅ ACK/NAK correlation finds issues in minutes |
Real impact: Financial services company eliminated manual log inspection, reduced customer-reported incidents 70%.
Core Capabilities
graph LR
subgraph Sources["📂 Log Sources"]
A1["🌐 IIS Logs"]
A2["💾 SQL Logs"]
A3["☕ Java/Log4j"]
A4["📄 Custom Files"]
end
subgraph Processing["⚙️ Processing"]
B1["🔍 Pattern Detection"]
B2["🔗 ACK/NAK Correlation"]
B3["🛡️ Smart Filtering"]
end
subgraph Outcomes["📢 Outcomes"]
C1["🚨 Real-Time Alerts"]
C2["📊 Centralized Events"]
C3["👥 Role-Based Access"]
end
Sources --> Processing
Processing --> Outcomes
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Feature Overview
| Capability | Use Cases | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring Content Files | Error detection · Security alerts · Performance monitoring | Pattern matching · Real-time alerts · Multi-file support |
| Monitoring Correlated Events | Transaction tracking · ACK/NAK correlation · SLA monitoring | Business workflow visibility · Timeout detection · Cross-file correlation |
| Managing Content Files | Alert management · Error investigation · File operations | Error reports · Clear states · Download logs |
| Managing Correlated Events | Transaction analysis · State management · Business intelligence | Incomplete transaction tracking · SLA reporting · Export data |
Quick Setup Guide
| Step | Action | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Verify Prerequisites | Prerequisites for Log File Parser Monitoring Agent | 5 min |
| 2. Install Agent | Install Log File Parser Monitoring Agent | 10 min |
| 3. Configure Monitors | Configuration | 15 min |
| 4. Test & Validate | Managing Content Files | 10 min |
Total setup time: ~40 minutes for complete log file monitoring
Getting Started
Install Log File Parser Monitoring Agent
Configuration
Monitor Views
Troubleshooting
Common Use Cases
| Scenario | Solution | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Application errors missed | Pattern detection for ERROR/EXCEPTION | Real-time alerts instead of customer complaints |
| Transaction tracking needed | ACK/NAK correlation across log files | Detect incomplete workflows automatically |
| IIS log monitoring | HTTP status code detection (500/503) | Website issues caught before user impact |
| Legacy system monitoring | Monitor existing files without code changes | Retrofit monitoring on unchangeable systems |
| Compliance auditing | Centralized log event collection | Export audit reports in seconds, not days |
What You Can Monitor
| Log Type | Examples | Detects |
|---|---|---|
| Application | Java Log4j, .NET NLog, custom .log | Exceptions, database failures, business errors |
| Web Server | IIS W3SVC, Apache access/error | HTTP errors, slow requests, security threats |
| Database | SQL Server errorlog, Oracle alert | Connection failures, deadlocks, performance issues |
| Integration | BizTalk, MuleSoft, custom platforms | Message processing failures, transformation errors |
| Security | Authentication logs, audit trails | Failed logins, privilege escalation, suspicious activity |
File access: Windows folders or SMB shares—no agent needed on monitored servers.
Note
Monitor unlimited text-based log files with a single Nodinite license—no per-file, per-server, or per-application fees.
Complete Feature Reference
| Capability | Monitoring Options | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring Content Files | Pattern detection · Content search · Real-time alerts | Positive/negative patterns · Regex support · Wildcard file matching · Custom timestamp formats |
| Monitoring Correlated Events | ACK/NAK correlation · Transaction tracking · Timeout detection | Start/end pattern matching · Cross-file correlation · SLA monitoring · Business workflow tracking |
| Managing Content Files | Content alert management · Remote actions | View error reports · Clear alert states · Edit thresholds · Download log files |
| Managing Correlated Events | Transaction state management · Correlation actions | Investigate incomplete transactions · Clear error states · Adjust timeout thresholds · Export transaction data |
Note
Monitor all your text-based log files across multiple servers with a single Nodinite license—no per-file, per-server, or per-application fees.
Related Monitoring Solutions
Nodinite provides comprehensive monitoring for your infrastructure:
- Windows Server Monitoring Agent – Monitor Windows Event Logs, Performance Counters, Services, Application Pools
- Database Monitoring Agent – Monitor database health, SQL jobs, backups, blocking (SQL Server, Oracle, Azure SQL)
- File Folder Monitoring Agent – Monitor file presence/absence, file count thresholds, folder size limits
Get Started
| Step | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Verify Prerequisites | Prerequisites for Log File Parser Monitoring Agent | Verify Nodinite platform installed, network access to log file locations (Windows folders, SMB shares) |
| 2. Install Agent | Install Log File Parser Monitoring Agent | Deploy agent—5-10 minutes, minimal resource footprint, supports clustered environments |
| 3. Configure Log File Monitors | Configuration | Define log file paths (wildcards supported), specify patterns to detect (errors, ACK/NAK sequences) |
| 4. Set Up Alerts | Configure Alarm Plugins | Define alert channels (email, SMS, Slack, Teams)—notify responsible teams when patterns detected |
| 5. Create Monitor Views | Monitor Views | Organize log file monitors by application, team, or environment—delegate role-based access |
| 6. Test & Validate | Managing Content Files | Verify pattern detection working, adjust negative patterns to reduce false positives |
Need Help?
Common Questions: See our comprehensive FAQ and Troubleshooting Guide covering:
- Log file format support and compatibility
- ACK/NAK correlation configuration
- Pattern matching best practices
- Performance optimization
- Integration scenarios
Expert Support: Contact support@nodinite.com for implementation guidance
Next Step
Install Log File Parser Monitoring Agent
Configuration
Monitor Views