> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.germainux.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Log Monitoring for Salesforce Cloud (Configure) > GermainUX monitors Salesforce event logs to provide visibility into user activity, application performance, errors, integrations, and security-related events. Components [`Engine`](https://docs.germainux.com/main/germain-ux-engine) Availability 2017.1 or later > [card] [Monitored Events and Metrics](#monitored-events-and-metrics) > > What event logs reveal > [card] [Configure the Monitoring Frequency](#configure-the-monitoring-frequency) > > Change hourly log retrieval > [card] [Disable Monitoring](#disable-monitoring) > > Stop collecting event logs > [card] [Examples](#examples) > > Sample log monitoring setups ## Overview GermainUX monitors Salesforce event logs to provide visibility into user activity, application performance, errors, integrations, and security-related events. This data helps teams identify issues, analyze their impact, and automate alerts and diagnostics. ## Monitored Events and Metrics GermainUX can collect and analyze: | Category | Events and metrics | | - | - | | Apex | Callouts, executions, exceptions, SOAP calls, and triggers | | APIs | API, Bulk API, Metadata API, and REST API calls | | Lightning | Errors, interactions, page views, and performance | | Authentication | Login, Login As, and logout activity | | User Interface | Aura and Visualforce requests | | CRM Analytics | Wave changes, interactions, and performance | | Search | Salesforce search activity | | Reports | Report exports | ## Enable Monitoring Salesforce event log monitoring is enabled during the initial Salesforce deployment: **1. Open Germain Workspace** **2. Start the Salesforce Application wizard** **3. Configure and complete the Salesforce monitoring deployment** ## Configure the Monitoring Frequency By default, GermainUX retrieves Salesforce event logs once per hour. ### During the Initial Deployment **1. Open the Salesforce Application wizard** **2. Click Show Advanced** **3. Set the Event Log Monitoring Interval** **4. Complete the deployment** ![Salesforce Log Monitoring Interval settings](https://mintcdn.com/germain-ux/BTxCucYnGj_ffpsA/images/main/salesforce-log-monitoring/image-20230403-104308.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=BTxCucYnGj_ffpsA\&q=85\&s=92414b91d1feba85bd77be8cae40fdeb) ### After Deployment To change the frequency of an existing monitor: **1. Open Germain Workspace** **2. From the left menu, go to Germain** **3. Select the State tab** **4. Search for components with the type name Salesforce Event Log Monitor** **5. Select the component you want to update** **6. Modify its Execution Schedule** **7. Save the configuration** If multiple Salesforce Event Log Monitor components exist, verify and update each applicable component. ![Execution Schedule configuration for SFDC Salesforce Log component](https://mintcdn.com/germain-ux/BTxCucYnGj_ffpsA/images/main/salesforce-log-monitoring/image-20230329-120617.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=BTxCucYnGj_ffpsA\&q=85\&s=3784cc59df7745570e93ae5cf0b8ecb7) ## Disable Monitoring To stop collecting Salesforce event logs: **1. Open Germain Workspace** **2. From the left menu, go to Germain** **3. Select the State tab** **4. Search for Salesforce Event Log** **5. Disable both associated components using the toggle in the Enabled column** ![Log Monitoring for Salesforce Cloud (Configure): Disable Monitoring](https://mintcdn.com/germain-ux/BTxCucYnGj_ffpsA/images/main/salesforce-log-monitoring/image-20230403-101709.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=BTxCucYnGj_ffpsA\&q=85\&s=a1fe0d6a1e636a88cb03f5833a4e4b2e) ## Analyze the Collected Data ### KPIs Use the configured Salesforce log KPIs to monitor event volume, performance, errors, exceptions, and other activity captured from Salesforce logs. ### Dashboard Navigate to: Dashboards All IT Application Salesforce Salesforce Logs The dashboard provides an overview of Salesforce log activity and supports drill-through analysis of individual events and related issues. ## Examples The existing examples should remain on the page: * **Salesforce Logs Monitoring Overview** ![Salesforce Logs Monitoring Overview](https://mintcdn.com/germain-ux/BTxCucYnGj_ffpsA/images/main/salesforce-log-monitoring/image-20260827-205618.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=BTxCucYnGj_ffpsA\&q=85\&s=87030e4d32cd612dad56fbb8181d6a80) Salesforce Logs Monitoring Overview - GermainUX * **Salesforce Apex Unexpected Exceptions by Type** ![Salesforce Apex Unexpected Exception by type](https://mintcdn.com/germain-ux/BTxCucYnGj_ffpsA/images/main/salesforce-log-monitoring/image-20220920-070703.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=BTxCucYnGj_ffpsA\&q=85\&s=5f4e721075693809f2048538a3e490b3) Salesforce Apex Unexpected Exception by type - GermainUX * **Salesforce Apex Unexpected Exception Root-Cause Analysis** ![Log Monitoring for Salesforce Cloud (Configure): Dashboard](https://mintcdn.com/germain-ux/BTxCucYnGj_ffpsA/images/main/salesforce-log-monitoring/image-20260827-205257.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=BTxCucYnGj_ffpsA\&q=85\&s=bcaac7e7c8ccf619198c319fbaf37a17) ## Related Documentation > [card] [Dashboard & Reports](https://docs.germainux.com/main/dashboard-and-report.md) > > Dashboard & Reports > [card] [AI](https://docs.germainux.com/main/ai-driven-insights.md) > > Insights & Recommendations > [card] [Analytics](https://docs.germainux.com/main/analytics.md) > > More Analytics Features > [card] [Automation](https://docs.germainux.com/main/automation.md) > > More Automation Features ## Get Help > [card] [Contact GermainUX Support](https://docs.germainux.com/main/support.md) > > The GermainUX team helps you get up and running faster, empower your team, turn data into actionable insights, and optimize performance to deliver measurable business outcomes. > [card] Can't find what you need? > > Search all GermainUX docs with **Ctrl + K**, or use the feedback buttons at the bottom of this page to tell us what is missing. 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