Exporting logs through the logging UI

You can export log data in JSONL format from an IBM Log Analysis instance graphically through the web UI.

As of 28 March 2024 the IBM Log Analysis and IBM Cloud Activity Tracker services are deprecated and will no longer be supported as of 30 March 2025. Customers will need to migrate to IBM Cloud Logs, which replaces these two services, prior to 30 March 2025.

Consider the following information when you export log data:

You can export a set of log entries. To define the set of data that you want to export, you can apply filter and searches. You can also specify the time range.
From the Web UI, when you export logs, you get an email that is sent to your email address, with a link to a compressed file that includes the data. To get the data, you must click the link and download the compressed file.
The compressed log file that contains the data that you want to export is available for a maximum of 12 hours.
When you export logs, you have a limit of lines that you can export in a request. You can specify to export older lines or newer lines in case you reach the limit in the time range that you specify for the export.

Prerequisites

You must have a paid service plan for the IBM Log Analysis service. Learn more.
Check that your user ID has permissions to launch the web UI, view or manage service keys, and view logs. Learn more.
Check that the logging instance has the export feature enabled. Learn more.

Exporting logs from the Web UI

You can create a custom view and then export data for a period of time.

Complete the following steps to export log data through the logging web UI:

Launch the logging web UI.
Click the Views icon .
Select a view.
Select the view name.
Select Export lines. A new window opens.

You can not export lines from the EVERYTHING view.
Check the time range. If you need to change it, click the predefined time range in the Time Range for Export field.
Select Prefer newer lines or Prefer older lines in case the export request exceeds the line limit.
Check your email. You should receive an email with a link to download your exported lines.

Exporting logs from a search

You can export data from a custom search.

Complete the following steps to export data through the logging web UI:

Launch the logging web UI.
Click the Views icon .
Select Everything.
Apply filters and search criteria until you see the entries that you want to export.
Click Unsaved View.
Select Export lines. A new window opens.
Check the time range. If you need to change it, click the predefined time range in the Time Range for Export field.
Select Prefer newer lines or Prefer older lines in case the export request exceeds the line limit.
Check your email. You receive an email with a link to download your exported lines.