Navigating the NXLog Platform UI

The NXLog Platform web interface is where you will manage your user account, organization, NXLog Agent fleet, and log storage. It is also where you can search and analyze your logs and create custom dashboards according to your needs.

When you log in to the NXLog Platform portal, you are greeted with the Home page, where you can find helpful links and information. Whether it is your first login or returning to manage your deployment, use this page to access your NXLog Agent packages, Agent Manager settings, documentation, and help center.

NXLog Platform home page
Table 1. NXLog Platform menu explained
Item Description

Home

This is the landing page when you log in to NXLog Platform. It contains quick links to commonly used features.

Agents

Provides agent management features, including an overview and list of your agents, agent configurations, auto-enroll rules, log flow visualization, and the Agent Management API reference.

Dashboards

Create custom dashboards fine-tuned to your needs. A default, generic dashboard is available to get you started.

Logs

Everything related to the log activity in NXLog Platform:

  • Log search allows you to search and visualize your log data.

  • Audit details the audit trail of NXLog Platform user activity with search and filtering functionality.

  • System collects NXLog Platform system log events to help you monitor your instance and detect operational errors.

Settings

Everything related to configuration of the different areas of your deployment:

  • System includes NXLog Platform configuration options such as mail server, third-party authentication, and security.

  • Users displays user login statistics and manages your NXLog Platform users.

  • Storage displays log database statistics and health information, and configures database settings such as data retention, access rules, and log types.

At the bottom of the left navigation menu, you also have information and links to:

  • Upgrade your subscription plan

  • View your organization details

  • Download the NXLog Agent and NXLog Platform installers

  • Open the NXLog Platform documentation

  • Request support

  • The current NXLog Platform version, the latest version if an update is available, and release notes

Next steps

You’re now familiar with the NXLog Platform UI. Choose one of the following to continue your journey, or check out our documentation center to learn more about NXLog Platform.