A searchable op-log is also coming to R2FS! v2.0

Granular, integrated, indexed, searchable operation log for the security-conscious sysadmin

The second major feature landing in R2FS! v2.0 is a fully indexed, searchable operation log, stored directly in R2FS!’s SyngoDB backend, and “querable” (if the word even exists) from the admin UI in seconds.

Every file operation is recorded with timestamp, operation type, VFS, user, path(s), bytes received and sent, duration, and error status. You can filter by time range, operation, user, VFS, or any combination thereof. Precisely the kind of granular, on-demand visibility that system administrators have always wanted when something needs investigating.

A quick clarification, though, for the security-conscious reader: this is not a replacement for the digitally signed, tamper-evident log files you already rely on. Those aren’t going anywhere.

The operation log is a complementary tool, optimized for interactive exploration rather than compliance attestation. Think of the signed log files as your forensic record and the op-log as your operational sidekick, both live side by side, each doing what they are designed to do.

As with SyncJS support, we’re not ready to commit to a specific release date, but v2.0 is close. Maybe even closer than you think.