Log Management Software

Logmanager is recognized for its fast time-to-value, making it an excellent choice for organizations seeking a straightforward and effective log management solution. With 

• out-of-the-box parsers, 
• preconfigured dashboards, 
• and ready-made alerts, 

it can be deployed and deliver insights far more quickly than many competing products in the log management space.

Once up and running, Logmanager is designed as a true “set-and-forget” solution, requiring virtually no ongoing system administration. Thanks to interactive demos, step-by-step guides, comprehensive documentation, and an intuitive user interface, teams can get started right away without lengthy training or complex onboarding.

Logmanager is available as a turnkey hardware appliance or as a flexible virtual appliance, compatible with VMware, Hyper-V, and Proxmox. Both options are designed for quick deployment and seamless integration into your existing infrastructure.

We aim to be transparent. That’s why you can experience Logmanager hands-on in a public demo environment. If you decide to continue with Logmanager, you can switch to a paid plan at any time.

Log management software is a tool that collects, organizes, and stores log data generated by IT infrastructure (everything from servers, across applications, to clouds). 

Log management software is a tool that centralizes scattered log files from across systems into one organized and searchable location. It ingests logs generated by IT infrastructure (everything from servers and security devices to applications and cloud environments) and provides analytics, dashboards, drill-downs, alerting, reporting, and other features to strengthen network observability.

Operations and security teams typically use log management software in their daily work to quickly search logs and gain the insights they need for troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and threat investigation. Since log management tools support long-term data retention, they are essential for meeting compliance and auditing requirements.

Log management software is used to make sense of the constant stream of data produced by IT systems. By collecting and centralizing logs, it allows teams to quickly trace errors, monitor performance, and spot unusual activity that might indicate a security issue.

Typically, log management systems are used for:

• Systems Administration – Log data helps IT teams quickly detect and resolve issues such as application crashes, performance slowdowns, or hardware malfunctions.
• Cybersecurity – Proactive log monitoring enables organizations to detect and respond to incidents early, limit their impact, and prevent threats from spreading across the environment.
• Regulatory Compliance – A log management tool helps ensure adherence to regulations and standards, since it provides long-term log retention and reliable evidence of past events.
• Business Continuity & Forensics – Logs act as a forensic record that allows teams to reconstruct events, identify root causes, and uncover vulnerabilities.

1. Define the scope of log management

Conduct a full inventory of your infrastructure to determine which systems, applications, and services should be included in log management.

2. Identify key areas of interest

Decide which activities need to be logged and set the appropriate level of monitoring for each. Prioritize events that are critical for security, compliance, and troubleshooting.

3. Structure logs for better search and accessibility

Logs come from a wide variety of sources ( applications, databases, network devices, cloud services, and security tools) each with its own format. To store them in a unified format on a central log server, they must first be parsed (read and restructured). Parsing ensures logs are normalized and easy to search.

4. Use log indexing and tagging

Indexing and tagging logs significantly improve observability, simplify troubleshooting, and make it easier to correlate events across different systems.

5. Centralize logs for visibility

Bringing logs into a single location reduces manual effort, enables faster investigation of security incidents or failures, and provides a complete view of your environment.

6. Set up alerts

Automated alerts for critical events ensure a rapid response to potential threats or system issues, minimizing downtime and risk.

7. Test and validate regularly

Regularly test your logging setup to ensure logs are being captured, stored, and analyzed correctly. Validation helps identify gaps before they become serious issues.

8. Store logs securely with access control

Use immutable storage (tamper-proof environments) to preserve log integrity for a defined retention period or permanently, depending on compliance requirements. Restrict access to authorized personnel only, ideally through Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) or similar access management systems.

Read our article on log management best practices  to explore the key differences in depth.

The key difference between SIEM and log management is that log management provides a centralized archive of data for operational visibility, compliance, and troubleshooting, while SIEM adds real-time correlation and analytics for proactive threat detection, and automated response.

Read our article SIEM vs. Log Management to explore the key differences in depth.