Logging and Monitoring in ASP.NET Core from Pluralsight

Good logging and monitoring is critical to enable support for your web applications. This course will teach you how to create helpful log entries, write them to places to support analysis, and use logs and health checks to monitor your application.

Identifying issues in your web applications before your customers experience them is a key capability in modern web apps. In this course, Logging and Monitoring in ASP.NET Core, you’ll learn to create useful log entries and enable monitoring in your web application. First, you’ll explore the basics of getting log entries created, including information in them, and standard entries like exceptions and HTTP request information. Next, you’ll discover how to write those entries to places that leverage the value in the log entries you’ve created. Finally, you’ll learn how to set up monitoring in your application using health checks along with your log entries. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of logging and monitoring needed to enable simple ongoing support of your application.

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Course Overview

Getting Started with Logging

Using Log Levels and Applying Filters

Exception Handling and Request Logging

Including and Excluding Information

Log Destinations

Enabling Monitoring

Enabling Traceability

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Provides useful skills and knowledge for support roles in web application development

Focuses on logging and monitoring aspects of web application development

Suitable for learners with basic understanding of web development concepts and ASP.NET Core framework

Instructor Erik Dahl is recognized for expertise in web development and logging

Limited information available on course materials and assignments

May require additional resources or self-study for comprehensive understanding

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Review exception handling techniques

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Strengthen your understanding of exception handling by reviewing concepts and best practices, ensuring you're well-prepared for logging exceptions in your application.

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Read articles or documentation on exception handling
Experiment with handling different types of exceptions

Review Log4Net Internals

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Review internals and architecture, including Appenders and Layouts, Log Levels and Filters, Configuration, and Extensibility.

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Review Appenders and Layouts
Work with Log Levels and Filters
Configure Log4Net
Explore Extensibility Options

Follow Microsoft .NET documentation

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Supplement your learning by exploring tutorials from Microsoft on ASP.NET Core logging and monitoring to reinforce key concepts.

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Navigate to the Microsoft .NET documentation
Identify relevant sections on logging and monitoring
Read, follow, and practice examples

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Create Custom Log Appenders

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Enhance logging capabilities by creating custom Appenders for specific scenarios, such as database logging, email notifications, or custom file formats.

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Identify the need for a custom Appender
Design and implement the Appender
Configure and integrate the Appender
Test and evaluate the Appender

Write a blog post on logging and monitoring

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Enhance your understanding by writing a blog post that summarizes and explains logging and monitoring concepts, sharing your insights and reinforcing your knowledge.

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Gather information and structure your outline
Write on key topics and share your experiences
Proofread and publish your blog post

Develop a Logging Best Practices Guide

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Establish a set of guidelines for effective and consistent logging practices, covering aspects such as log levels, message formats, and performance considerations.

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Research and gather information
Define logging principles and guidelines
Provide examples and scenarios
Review and refine the guide

Career center

Learners who complete Logging and Monitoring in ASP.NET Core will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, create, test, and maintain software as well as applications and systems used across many industries. This course, Logging and Monitoring in ASP.NET Core, provides Software Engineers with the skills they need to develop and implement effective logging and monitoring systems, enabling improved debugging and maintenance of complex web applications. By learning how to generate and interpret log entries, Software Engineers can quickly identify and address performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and other issues, ensuring the stability, reliability, and performance of their software products.

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Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineers design, build, and manage cloud computing systems and services. This course, Logging and Monitoring in ASP.NET Core, provides Cloud Engineers with the skills they need to implement effective logging and monitoring strategies for cloud-based applications. By learning how to capture and analyze logs generated by cloud services, Cloud Engineers can proactively identify and resolve issues, ensuring the availability, performance, and cost-effectiveness of their cloud infrastructure.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts collect, process, and analyze large amounts of data to identify trends, patterns, and insights. This course, Logging and Monitoring in ASP.NET Core, provides Data Analysts with the skills they need to understand and analyze log data to support data-driven decision-making. By learning how to extract meaningful information from logs, Data Analysts can improve their ability to identify and solve business problems, optimize processes, and make informed recommendations.

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System Administrator

System Administrators manage and maintain computer systems and networks. This course, Logging and Monitoring in ASP.NET Core, provides System Administrators with the skills they need to implement and manage logging and monitoring solutions for enterprise systems. By learning how to configure and analyze logs generated by operating systems, applications, and network devices, System Administrators can proactively identify and resolve system issues, ensuring the stability, performance, and security of their IT infrastructure.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analysts test and evaluate software products to ensure they meet quality standards. This course, Logging and Monitoring in ASP.NET Core, provides Quality Assurance Analysts with the skills they need to understand and interpret log data to identify and resolve software defects. By learning how to analyze logs generated during testing, Quality Assurance Analysts can improve their ability to detect and fix bugs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products.

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Web Developer

Web Developers design, develop, and maintain websites and web applications. This course, Logging and Monitoring in ASP.NET Core, provides Web Developers with the skills they need to implement effective logging and monitoring mechanisms for their web applications. By learning how to generate, analyze, and interpret log data, Web Developers can quickly identify and resolve performance issues, errors, and security vulnerabilities, ensuring the reliability, stability, and responsiveness of their web applications.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers combine software development and operations to improve the efficiency and quality of software delivery. This course, Logging and Monitoring in ASP.NET Core, provides DevOps Engineers with the skills they need to implement and manage logging and monitoring solutions for DevOps pipelines. By learning how to collect and analyze logs generated throughout the software development lifecycle, DevOps Engineers can improve their ability to identify and resolve bottlenecks, automate processes, and ensure continuous delivery of high-quality software products.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts plan and implement security measures to protect information systems and data. This course, Logging and Monitoring in ASP.NET Core, provides Information Security Analysts with the skills they need to understand and analyze log data to detect and respond to security incidents. By learning how to identify and interpret security-related log entries, Information Security Analysts can improve their ability to protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other cyber threats.

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers design, implement, and maintain computer networks. This course, Logging and Monitoring in ASP.NET Core, provides Network Engineers with the skills they need to understand and analyze log data generated by network devices. By learning how to identify and interpret network-related log entries, Network Engineers can improve their ability to troubleshoot network issues, optimize performance, and ensure the availability and reliability of their networks.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use data to solve business problems and make predictions. This course, Logging and Monitoring in ASP.NET Core, may be useful for Data Scientists who need to understand and analyze log data to extract insights and make informed decisions.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts bridge the gap between business and technology by translating business requirements into technical solutions. This course, Logging and Monitoring in ASP.NET Core, may be useful for Business Analysts who need to understand how logging and monitoring can help improve the quality and efficiency of software products.

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan, execute, and close projects. This course, Logging and Monitoring in ASP.NET Core, may be useful for Project Managers who need to understand how logging and monitoring can help track project progress and ensure successful delivery.

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Product Manager

Product Managers define and manage the roadmap for software products. This course, Logging and Monitoring in ASP.NET Core, may be useful for Product Managers who need to understand how logging and monitoring can help evaluate product usage and make data-driven product decisions.

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Sales Engineer

Sales Engineers help customers evaluate and purchase technical solutions. This course, Logging and Monitoring in ASP.NET Core, may be useful for Sales Engineers who need to understand how logging and monitoring can help improve customer satisfaction and drive sales.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers create and maintain documentation for technical products and services. This course, Logging and Monitoring in ASP.NET Core, may be useful for Technical Writers who need to understand how logging and monitoring can help improve the accuracy and quality of technical documentation.

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