Log Collector Group Creation

A Log Collector Group is a virtual group of LogicMonitor Collectors that receives and processes push-based logs (Syslogs and SNMP traps) through LogSources applied to resources.

A Log Collector Group can contain up to five Collectors. When you set a Log Collector Group as the dedicated Log Collector Group for a resource, each Collector in the group has Syslog and SNMP trap LogSources configured on that resource.

You can set the same Log Collector Group as the dedicated Log Collector Group for multiple resources. For more information, see Adding Resources.

A Collector can belong to a standard Collector group and a Log Collector Group at the same time. However, a Collector can belong to only one Log Collector Group.

You can create and manage Log Collector Groups from the Log Collectors tab on the Collectors page.

Requirements for Creating Log Collector Group

To create Log Collector Groups, you need a LogicMonitor user with “Manage” permissions for “Collectors“ and “Log Collector Group” in the Settings role permissions. For more information, see Settings Permission.

Creating Log Collector Group

1. In LogicMonitor, navigate to Settings > Collectors.
2. On the Log Collectors tab, select Add Log Collector Group.
   The Add Log Collector Group page displays.
3. In the Name field, enter a unique name for the Log Collector Group.
4. (Optional) In the Description field, enter a description for the Log Collector Group.
   
5. Select Save.
   The Log Collector Group is created and added to the Log Collectors table.
6. On the Collectors tab, select the checkbox for the Collector you want to add to the Log Collector Group.
7. Select “Add selected items to Log Collector Group” from the Actions dropdown menu.
   
   The Add to Log Collector Group dialog box displays.
8. Search for the Log Collector Group to which you want to add the selected Collector.
   
9. Select Add.
   A message confirming the successful addition displays.
10. (Optional) On the Log Collectors tab, select your Log Collector Group to view the added Collector.