Using logs in custom dashboards

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The Custom dashboards that are infused with log data provide you with a clear overview of system health and enables better collaboration with teams.

Figure 1. Custom Dashboard
Custom Dashboard

To use logs in custom dashboards, complete the following steps:

  1. From the navigation menu in the Instana UI, click Custom Dashboards.
  2. Select an existing dashboard or create a new one by clicking Add Dashboard.
  3. On the dashboard, click Add Widget.
  4. Select one of the supported widgets and click Next:
    • Pie chart
    • Time series
    • Big number
  5. In the widget configuration window, click Data source and select Logs from the drop-down menu.
  6. Configure the remaining input fields to align with your use cases.
  7. Click Create.
Figure 2. Configuring Widget
Configuring Widget

For more information, see Custom dashboards.