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Graylog

Free and open-source log management and analysis platform for enterprise IT security.

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LicenseSSPL-1.0
GitHub stars7.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags5 topics
Log Management ServerDevopsGraylog ServerSyslog Aggregation UiEnterprise Audit Logs
Overview

Why consider Graylog?

Graylog is an open-source log management and real-time analysis server written in Java and React. Graylog captures, enriches, and indexes terabytes of machine logs and audit trails, providing fast full-text searching, stream dashboards, and security compliance alerting.

Guided learning

Learn Graylog by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Graylog

Graylog stores and analyzes corporate system logs with granular user access control.

Docker Quickstart

bash
1docker run -d -p 9000:9000 graylog/graylog:latest

Graylog Open is licensed under the Server Side Public License (SSPL-1.0).

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Graylog FAQs

Graylog is listed as a Security tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Graylog is listed under the SSPL-1.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Graylog is listed as an alternative to Splunk Enterprise. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.