:material-description: Configure a Server Log
Server Logs are used to fetch and view logs of a server fast and convenient way.
To configure a Server Log open the server form, navigate to the Server Logs tab and add a new record in the list.
Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Readable name of the log. |
| Access Level | Minimum access level required to access this this Server Log. |
| Log Type | Defines the way logs are fetched. |
| Command | A command that is used to fetch the logs. This option is available only log type set to Command. Important: please ensure that the selected command can be executed multiple times in parallel to avoid any potential issues. |
| Use Sudo | Use sudoif required to run this command. |
| File | A file that is used to fetch the log. This option is not available when configuring a log for a Server Template. |
| File Template | A file template that is used to create a file when a new Server is created from a Server Template. This option is available only when configuring a log for a Server Template. |
Log Type
| Log Type | Description |
|---|---|
Command |
Log is fetched from a command output. |
File |
Log is fetched from a file. |
Tip
Log output supports HTML formatting. You can implement your custom log formatter by overriding the _format_log_text() function of the cx.tower.server.log model.