How can you send CloudHub logs to external logging systems?

Sending CloudHub logs to external logging systems can be achieved effectively through the implementation of a custom log appender. A custom log appender allows developers to specify how logs are formatted and where they are sent, enabling integration with various external logging systems such as ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) stacks, Splunk, or other logging services.

Using a custom log appender gives you the flexibility to fine-tune the logging process according to the requirements of the external system you are targeting. This approach allows you to implement specific configurations that align with the logging structure of the external system, ensuring seamless log ingestion and monitoring.

While Runtime Manager settings can help manage log retention and storage, they do not facilitate direct integration with external logging systems. Default log settings may not provide the level of customization needed for specialized external logging requirements. Similarly, enabling an additional log4j appender could extend the logging capabilities, but without the specific customization that a dedicated custom log appender offers, you might not achieve the desired integration with external services.

Therefore, using a custom log appender is the most effective method for sending CloudHub logs to external logging systems, providing both the necessary flexibility and control over the logging process.