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One year in: How Flex Licensing is transforming log management and visibility

A year ago, we set out to transform log analytics pricing by making it as flexible, transparent, and as customer-friendly as possible. We built a model that aligns cost with business value, charging only for data storage and analytics executed. With Flex Licensing, customers can scale usage up or down without breaking the bank, eliminating hidden costs and inefficient licensing structures. There is no more pre-planning or tiering of log data; there is just log ingest with sensible pricing.

How to create and monitor an AWS Lambda function in Java 11

Serverless computing is a modern cloud-based application architecture in which the application’s infrastructure and support services layer are completely abstracted from the software layer. While every application still relies on physical servers to run, serverless applications shift that responsibility to cloud service providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS).

IIS log files: How to find, analyze, and centralize IIS logs

Microsoft Windows Internet Information Services (IIS) log files hold a wealth of data on web application activity and performance. But, locating and managing these logs can be challenging for busy sites with constant traffic and complex infrastructures. IT operations teams rely on IIS logs to troubleshoot web applications, track server requests, identify users, and address other user traffic concerns for optimal security.

Everything you need to know about HAProxy log format

HAProxy is one of today’s fastest and most widely used load balancing solutions. If you’re already using HAProxy or considering using it in your environment, understanding HAProxy logging is essential. Let’s discuss why HAProxy logging is vital to the load balancer implementation, the logging HAProxy offers, and how to manage and configure HAProxy logs to suit your unique needs.

The Future of Dynamic Observability with Sumo Logic -- Customer Brown Bag -- March 27th, 2025

Join us as Sr. Dir. Technical Marketer, Adam White, and Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Hadijah Creary, go beyond the usual technical deep dive—focusing on the mindset, industry trends, and thought leadership shaping modern observability and the future of dynamic observability with Sumo Logic.

AWS ALB vs ELB: Which load balancer is right for you?

Load balancers play a key role in Amazon Web Services (AWS) systems by maintaining traffic distribution, detecting server issues, and redirecting client requests to available servers without any downtime. But, choosing the right AWS load balancer can be daunting, as it’s essential for optimizing your application performance and scalability. Depending on your use case, you may find that an Elastic Load Balancer (ELB) or Application Load Balancer (ALB) better suits your needs.

Monitor and troubleshoot logs in real-time with Sumo Logic's Live Tail

Troubleshooting production logs shouldn’t be a hassle. Developers and IT operations need real-time insights without jumping between tools or manually sifting through endless log files. Sumo Logic Live Tail simplifies this process. You can instantly search, filter, and troubleshoot log tails in real-time within a single interface to get the data you need without logging into business-critical applications.