Docker Collector
Docker Collector is a purpose-built agent designed to collect logs from Docker containers and forward them efficiently to Falcon LogScale Collector. It supports multiple collection methods including Docker logging drivers, direct container log file monitoring, and the Docker API.
The collector automatically discovers running containers and begins collecting their logs without manual configuration. It enriches log events with container metadata including container name, image, labels, and environment variables.
Data FlowThe following diagram shows how Docker container logs flow through Log Collector's ingestion pipeline:
With its container-native design and low overhead, Docker Collector is optimized for containerized environments where traditional file-based log collection may be impractical.