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Edgecast Console

Real-Time Log Delivery (RTLD)

Real-Time Log Delivery (RTLD) delivers log data in near real-time to a variety of destinations. It consists of the following modules, which are:
ModuleDescriptionRequirements
RTLD CDNDelivers log data that describes requests submitted to the Edgecast network. This data includes Edge Functions requests.Purchased Separately
RTLD WAFDelivers log data that describes requests identified as threats by Web Application Firewall (WAF).
It excludes log data for threats identified by Rate Rules or Bot Manager.		Security Premier, Business, or Essentials
RTLD Rate LimitingDelivers log data that describes requests for which Edgecast enforced a rate limit as defined through a rate rule.Security Premier, Business, or Essentials
RTLD BotDelivers log data that describes requests for which Bot Manager identified as bot traffic.Bot Manager
RTLD Cloud FunctionsDelivers log data that describes requests processed by Cloud Functions. This data includes Edgecast Sites requests.Cloud Functions
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RTLD delivers compressed log data to one or more of the following destination(s):
RTLD Workflow
Log data consists a set of log entries. Each entry describes either:
  • RTLD CDN: A HTTP/HTTPS request that was directed to the Edgecast network.
  • RTLD WAF: A HTTP/HTTPS request that was identified as a threat by WAF and information on why it was deemed a threat.
  • RTLD Rate Limiting: A HTTP/HTTPS request that exceeded a rate limit enforced by a Security Application configuration.
  • RTLD Bot: A HTTP/HTTPS request that was identified as originating from a bot.
  • RTLD Cloud Functions: A HTTP/HTTPS request that was processed by Cloud Functions.
If our service is unable to deliver log data, then we will store it for up to 3 days and deliver it when communication resumes. If we cannot deliver log data within 3 days, then it will be permanently deleted.

Quick Start

Setting up log delivery consists of the following steps:
  1. Decide on and prepare the service or web server(s) to which log data will be delivered.
  2. If required, gather authentication information for the above destination.
  3. Create a log delivery profile for the above destination.
Configure RTLD from within the Edgecast Console. Log data will be delivered regardless of whether you are using Rules or CDN-as-code.

Log Delivery Profiles

A log delivery profile identifies:
  • Where log data will be delivered.
  • The amount of data that will be delivered.
  • Whether log data will be filtered prior to delivery.
  • The set of log fields that will be delivered.

Multiple Profiles

You may create multiple profiles. This allows you to:
  • Send log data to one or more destinations. This is useful for disaster recovery.
  • Segregate log data by type within a single destination.
  • Gather more detailed data as needed.
Key information: