Metric logs
Overview
The Metric Logs page in the Zequenze FLUX Admin Portal provides a comprehensive view of all metric data collected from various devices and sensors in your fleet. This centralized logging system displays real-time and historical metric information, allowing administrators to monitor system performance, track data collection activities, and troubleshoot connectivity issues across their IoT infrastructure.
Key Features
- Real-time Metric Monitoring: View live data streams from connected devices and sensors
- Historical Data Access: Browse through timestamped metric logs with detailed filtering options
- Multi-parameter Tracking: Monitor various data types including package management operations (ignored, removed, installed, upgraded, pending upgrades)
- Advanced Filtering: Filter logs by date/time, element, location, profile, parameter, and organization
- Data Export Capabilities: Export metric data for external analysis and reporting
- Pagination Support: Navigate through large datasets efficiently with pagination controls
UI Elements
Main Data Table
The central table displays metric logs with the following columns:
- Transaction date/time: Timestamp of when the metric was recorded (Feb 13, 2026 format with precise timestamps)
- Element: Device or sensor identifier (shows various servers including nms-st01.ops.zequenze.com, gate01.dev.zequenze.com, flux01.prd.zequenze.com, ctt01.qat.zequenze.com, and ctt01.dev.zequenze.com with Ubuntu Linux server/VM configurations)
- Origin: Source of the data collection (Scheduler)
- Location: Physical or logical location of the device (Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud)
- Metric/Parameter: Type of operation being tracked (Ignored packages, Removed packages, Installed packages, Upgraded packages, Pending upgrades)
- Result: Actual metric values showing numerical results (0.0, 4.0) with information icons, or dashes for non-numerical results
- Organization: Associated organization (Zequenze)
Filter Panel (Right Sidebar)
The filter panel is positioned on the right side with the following elements:
- Active Filters: Shows currently applied filters with "Proceed" status indicator at the top
- Date/Time Filter: "Last hour" dropdown selection
- Records Per Page: Set to "50 records" with dropdown options
- Element Filter: "Click for options" dropdown
- Profile Filter: "Click for options" dropdown
- Location Filter: "Click for options" dropdown
- Parameter Filter: "Click for options" dropdown
- Organization Filter: "Click for options" dropdown with "Sub-organizations" checkbox option
- Proceed Button: Green "Proceed" button at the bottom to apply selected filters
Top Navigation Bar
User Interactions
Viewing Metrics
- Users can scroll through the paginated list of metric entries
- Click on column headers to sort data by specific criteria
- Use the pagination controls at the bottom (1, 2, Next, showing "60 results" with "Show all" option) to navigate through results
- Click the refresh button to reload the latest metric data
Filtering Data
- Access the filter panel by clicking the green filter button on the right side
- Select specific time ranges using the Date/Time dropdown
- Choose specific elements, profiles, locations, or parameters from their respective dropdowns
- Toggle "Sub-organizations" checkbox to include or exclude sub-organization data
- Click the green "Proceed" button at the bottom to apply selected filters
- Apply multiple filters simultaneously for refined results
- Use the 'X' button in the top-right corner to close the filter panel
Data Export
- Click the blue "Export" button to download filtered metric data
- Select from available export formats for external analysis
Navigation
Accessing the Page
Related Pages
- Dashboard: Return to main overview
- Inventory: Access other inventory management features
- Elements: Manage individual device configurations
- Settings: Configure metric collection parameters
- Configuration blocks: Configure metric collection rules
- Profiles: Manage device profiles
- Groups: Organize elements into groups
- Scripts: Automate metric collection
- Locations: Manage location settings
- Credentials: Configure authentication for devices
Data Displayed
Metric Types
The system tracks package management operations across devices:
- Ignored packages: Packages that are excluded from management operations
- Removed packages: Packages that have been uninstalled from systems
- Installed packages: Packages that have been newly installed
- Upgraded packages: Packages that have been updated to newer versions
- Pending upgrades: Packages awaiting update operations
Device Integration
The system tracks metrics from various infrastructure elements including:
- nms-st01.ops.zequenze.com: Ubuntu Linux server/VM on Amazon Web Services
- gate01.dev.zequenze.com: Ubuntu Linux server/VM on Google Cloud
- flux01.prd.zequenze.com: Ubuntu Linux server/VM on Amazon Web Services
- ctt01.dev.zequenze.com: Ubuntu Linux server/VM on Google Cloud
- ctt01.qat.zequenze.com: Ubuntu Linux server/VM on Google Cloud
Data Values
The system tracks metrics with:
- Numerical Results: Values like 0.0, 4.0 displayed with information icons providing additional context
- Non-numerical Results: Represented by dashes (-) for operations without quantifiable values
- Package Counts: Tracking the number of packages affected by various operations
Temporal Data
- All entries are timestamped with precise date and time information
- Data spans multiple time periods for historical analysis
- Recent entries from February 13, 2026 are displayed with timestamps ranging from 05:48 to 05:49 PM
Actions Available
Primary Actions
- Refresh Data: Click the refresh button to reload the latest metric information
- Filter Metrics: Apply various filters to narrow down displayed data using the green filter button
- Export Data: Download metric information for external use using the blue export button
- Generate Reports: Create formatted reports from selected metrics using the blue reports button
- Search Records: Use the search function with magnifying glass icon to find specific entries
- Paginate Results: Navigate through large datasets using page controls (1, 2, Next) or click "Show all" to view all 60 results
- Toggle View Options: Use the eye icon to adjust viewing preferences
Administrative Actions
- Monitor Real-time Data: View live metric updates as they occur
- Analyze Trends: Compare historical data across different time periods
- Track Package Operations: Monitor package management activities across the infrastructure
- Multi-cloud Monitoring: Track operations across Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud deployments
- Organization Management: Filter data by organization and sub-organizations
Notes/Tips
Performance Optimization
- Use specific filters to reduce large dataset load times
- Consider exporting data for complex analysis rather than processing in-browser
- The default "Last hour" filter helps focus on recent activity
- Use the refresh button to ensure you're viewing the most current data
Data Interpretation
- 0.0 Results: May indicate no packages matched the operation criteria during the measurement period
- Dash (-) Results: Indicate operations that don't produce numerical results but were successfully executed
- Information Icons: Hover over or click the information icons next to numerical results for additional context
- Pending Upgrades: Non-zero values indicate packages awaiting updates that may require attention
Best Practices
- Regularly monitor package management metrics to maintain system security and stability
- Use the organization filter when managing multi-tenant environments
- Export historical data periodically for long-term trend analysis and compliance reporting
- Monitor both installed and upgraded packages to track system changes
- Track pending upgrades to ensure timely security updates
- Monitor operations across both Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud to maintain multi-cloud visibility
- Use the sub-organizations filter to analyze metrics at different organizational levels