Logs Collected

The logs collected for MySQL are the General, Error, and Slow Query logs. The examples below include an aborted connection to a database from the Error logs and several query related logs from the General logs.

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MySQL Error Logs Example

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MySQL General Logs Example

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MySQL Slow Query Logs Example

Supported Versions

MySQL: 5.6.x, 5.7.x, 8.x

Log Collection Setup

Follow these steps to set up log collection from MySQL.

Pre-requisites

Locate the local MySQL log file locations.

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MySQL Log Files

For more information on MySQL log files, click here.

Configure a MySQL Source

  1. Install the BindPlane Log Agent on the host system.
  2. Login to BindPlane and select the Logs tab.
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Logs Tab

  1. Select the Sources tab.
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Sources Tab

  1. In the top-right portion of the screen, click on the Add Source Configuration button
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Add Source Configuration Button

  1. Choose MySQL
  2. Fill out the MySQL log configuration options.
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MySQL Log Configuration Form

Choose the log types to collect from, and ensure the path is correct.