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What is LoggerFS?

LoggerFS is a FUSE-based virtual file system written in C++ using the FUSEXX C++ bindings. It seamlessly passes log data through the file system and directly into a database. Unlike existing log parsers, which often run periodically and scan the entire file for changes, LoggerFS takes a unique approach by masking the database backend with a filesystem frontend. When log lines are appended to a virtual file on the LoggerFS file system, lines that match a user-specified regex pattern are stored in a user-defined database. No need to poll the log file to monitor changes, simply prepare a target database, configure the file system using easy-to-read XML files, mount, and go!

Read more to find out how to use this exciting new log management solution!