[Solved] A user tries this command:gcloud logging write my-log "Test log entry" --severity=INFOBut the log entry does not appear. What is likely wrong? | GCP

GCP - Cloud Monitoring and Logging

A user tries this command:
gcloud logging write my-log "Test log entry" --severity=INFO
But the log entry does not appear. What is likely wrong?

ASeverity must be ERROR or higher to write logs

BThe log name must be prefixed with 'projects/[PROJECT_ID]/logs/'

CThe message must be in JSON format

DThe command requires a --resource flag

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand log naming conventions
Log names must be fully qualified with 'projects/[PROJECT_ID]/logs/[LOG_ID]' to be accepted.
Step 2: Check other options
Severity INFO is valid; message can be plain text; --resource is optional with defaults.
Final Answer:
The log name must be prefixed with 'projects/[PROJECT_ID]/logs/' -> Option B
Quick Check:
Log name requires full project prefix [OK]

Quick Trick: Use full log name with project prefix when writing logs [OK]

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