Data Directory (dataDirectory)

The documentation explains the data directory configuration for the Falcon LogScale Collector, specifying where the database.db file is stored across different operating systems including Linux, Windows, and macOS. The configuration parameter 'dataDirectory' is optional and uses default system-specific paths unless explicitly set, though it should not be included when using remote configuration management.

The top level element defines the where the Falcon LogScale Collector will create its database.db (database) file.

By default the following paths are used:

  • Linux

    /var/lib/logscale-collector

  • Windows

    C:\ProgramData\Log Collector

  • macOS

    /var/local/logscale-collector

Note

This section is not applicable if you are using remote configuration management and must not be included.

yaml
dataDirectory: data
flags: ...
sources:
  apache_logs: ...

sinks:
  my_humio_instance: ...

Table: dataDirectory table

ParameterTypeRequiredDefault ValueDescription
data-directorystringoptional[a]   Data directory is a top level element which is required to define where the Falcon LogScale Collector will create its "database", For example. database.db file. Note this is not required for remote configurations.

[a] Optional parameters use their default value unless explicitly set.