The Importance of Logging in Dell Boomi

Dell Boomi is a robust cloud-based integration platform (iPaaS) that helps businesses streamline data flow and application connectivity. Like any complex system, Boomi processes can encounter unexpected situations or produce results that need troubleshooting. This is where logging becomes a lifesaver. Effective logging provides invaluable insights into your integration processes, helping you pinpoint problems, track errors, and optimize performance.

Types of Logging in Dell Boomi

Boomi offers several logging mechanisms to capture different levels of information:

• Process Logging: Records the execution details of your integration processes. This includes:
  • Execution start and end times.
  • Document data at each step of the process
  • Status of shapes (connectors, transformations, decisions, etc.)
  • Custom messages were added using scripting.
• Container/Atom Logging: Captures information about the Atom, Molecule, or Cloud where your Boomi processes run. This includes:
  • System events
  • Startup and shutdown messages
  • Resource usage and errors
• Audit Logging: Tracks changes made to your Boomi account. This includes:
  • Modifications to processes, components, and configurations
  • User logins and activity

How to Utilize Boomi Logging

1. Enable Logging: The Boomi platform allows you to configure the appropriate logging levels for your processes and atoms. However, excessive logging can impact performance.
2. Access Logs: You can view logs in different ways:
   • Process Reporting: View process execution logs directly within the Boomi interface.
   • Atom Management: Access atom logs for troubleshooting and monitoring the atom’s health.
   • Manage > Audit Log: View changes and activity within your Boomi account.
3. Custom Logging: Use Groovy scripting or the Java SDK to write custom messages into the process logs. This is useful for debugging and tracking specific variables or conditions.

Best Practices for Boomi Logging

• Develop a Logging Strategy: Determine the level of detail needed for troubleshooting versus performance impact.
• Use Meaningful Messages: Write clear and concise log messages that provide context.
• Standardize Log Formats: This makes parsing logs and searching for specific information more accessible.
• Centralize Logs: Consider using a log aggregation tool for easier management and analysis, especially in large deployments.

Example: Custom Logging with Groovy

Groovy

import java.util.Properties;

import java.io.IOException;

import com.boomi.execution.ExecutionUtil;

// Get a logger 

def logger = ExecutionUtil.getBaseLogger()

// Get current process properties

def processProps = ExecutionUtil.getDynamicProcessProperties()

logger.info(“Customer Name: ” + processProps.getProperty(“CustomerName”))

logger.warn(“Order status is pending further review”)

Conclusion

By understanding the different types of logging available in Dell Boomi and proactively implementing best practices, you’ll be well-equipped to troubleshoot problems, gain visibility into your integration processes, and ensure the smooth operation of your Boomi deployments.