diff --git a/src/content/whats-new/2024/10/whats-new-10-23-kogs-gateway-logs-integration.md b/src/content/whats-new/2024/10/whats-new-10-23-kogs-gateway-logs-integration.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..da12a0c8854 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/content/whats-new/2024/10/whats-new-10-23-kogs-gateway-logs-integration.md @@ -0,0 +1,56 @@ +--- +title: 'Forward logs from Kong Gateway to New Relic' +summary: 'Gain valuable insights into API gateway performance, health, security, and usage' +releaseDate: '2024-10-26' +learnMoreLink: 'https://docs.newrelic.com/docs/logs/forward-logs/kong-gateway/' +getStartedLink: 'https://docs.newrelic.com/docs/logs/ui-data/use-logs-ui/' +--- + +Today’s IT organizations using Kong Gateway often struggle to gain comprehensive visibility into their API performance, health, and security which can lead to unexpected issues, downtime, and security vulnerabilities. + +New Relic's integration with Kong Gateway, using the File Log plugin, provides a robust solution for: + +- **Centralized logging**: Kong Gateway logs are instantly contextualized with other application and telemetry data for a unified view. +- **Enhanced visibility**: Gain deeper insights into API gateway performance, health, and security. +- **Proactive issue detection**: Identify and address potential problems before they impact users. +- **Improved security**: Monitor for security threats and anomalies. +- **Optimized performance**: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks before they impact uyser experience. + +## Forward Kong Gateway logs + +The File Log plugin for Kong Gateway enables the forwarding of logs to New Relic by directing them to standard output (`/dev/stdout`). This setup allows New Relic’s Kubernetes logging plugin integration to collect and forward the logs. + +## Configuration setup + +Follow these steps: + +**Step 1: Install the New Relic Kubernetes logging integration** + + Before configuring the File Log plugin, ensure you have the New Relic Kubernetes logging integration installed. Follow the [instructions](https:/docs.newrelic.com/docs/logs/forward-logs/kubernetes-plugin-log-forwarding/) to set this up. + +**Step 2: Install and configure Kong File Log plugin** + +Once the New Relic Logging Integration is installed, configure the File Log to output logs to `/dev/stdout` . See an example of the manifest configuration file in the [Configure the File Log plugin](https://docs.newrelic.com/docs/logs/forward-logs/kong-gateway/#install-config-filelog) section. + +**Step 3: Apply the Log File Log plugin configuration** + + * Deploy the File Log plugin configuration to your Kubernetes cluster using the following command: + + ```bash + kubectl apply -f file-log-plugin.yaml -n kong + ``` + + * Replace `file-log-plugin.yaml` with the actual filename of your manifest. + +**Step 4: Verify the configuration** + + After applying the configuration, verify that logs are being forwarded to New Relic by checking the [New Relic Logs UI](https://one.newrelic.com/launcher/logger.log-launcher) for entries from Kong Gateway. + + By forwarding Kong Gateway logs to New Relic, organizations can effectively monitor and manage their API gateways, ensuring optimal performance and security. + +## To get started + +1. [Read our tutorial](https://docs.newrelic.com/docs/tutorial-manage-large-log-volume/get-started-managing-large-logs/) +2. [Review our docs page](https://docs.newrelic.com/docs/logs/forward-logs/kong-gateway/) +3. [Explore our Logs UI overview](https://docs.newrelic.com/docs/logs/ui-data/use-logs-ui/) +