Getting Started with HashiCorp Nomad - Monitoring Application Logs

The video tutorial explains how to monitor applications running in a Nomad environment. It covers three main methods: using allocation logs, the Nomad CLI, and streaming logs via the API. Each method is detailed with steps on how to access and configure logs, including setting file retention and size limits. The tutorial also provides examples using a Tetris job running in a Docker container, demonstrating how to view logs for troubleshooting and performance monitoring.

What are the purposes for which application logs might be gathered in a Nomad environment?

What is the significance of the allocation ID when accessing logs?

Describe the default logging behavior of tasks running in a Nomad environment.

What configurations can be changed regarding log retention in Nomad?

What information can be found in the logs of a Docker container running in a Nomad environment?

How can you view logs from an allocation using the Nomad CLI?

Explain how to stream logs using the API in a Nomad environment.