Merge pull request #599 from logzio/explore-updates-aug6

Explore updates

docs/shipping/Other/logstash.md

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 id: Logstash-data
 title: Logstash
 overview: Logstash is an open-source server-side data processing pipeline. This integration can ingest data from multiple  sources. With Logz.io, you can monitor Logstash instances and quickly identify if and when issues arise.
-product: ['metrics']
+product: ['logs']
 os: ['windows', 'linux']
 filters: ['Other']
 logo: https://logzbucket.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/logz-docs/shipper-logos/logstash_temp.png

docs/user-guide/explore/new-explore.md

@@ -7,107 +7,99 @@ keywords: [logz.io, dashboard, explore, logs, metrics, traces, analytics, log an
 slug: /user-guide/new-explore/
 ---
 
-Explore lets you monitor your logs, metrics, and traces in one unified dashboard. It offers a quick and easy way to identify and debug issues quickly and effectively.
+Explore provides a unified dashboard for monitoring your data, offering a quick and efficient way to identify and debug issues. Designed for investigating and analyzing large data volumes, Explore allows you to use filters, queries, and searches to pinpoint and delve into problems effortlessly.
 
-## Explore Dashboards Overview
+![Explore dashboard](https://dytvr9ot2sszz.cloudfront.net/logz-docs/explore-dashboard/explore-dashboard-aug6.png)
 
-Explore is designed to investigate and analyze massive volumes of data quickly and easily. Use filters or the auto-complete syntax tool to find the needed logs and drill into them using the quick view panel.
 
-![Explore dashboard](https://dytvr9ot2sszz.cloudfront.net/logz-docs/explore-dashboard/explore-dashboard-jul22.png)
+### Simple Search / Advanced (Lucene)  
 
+Click on the dropdown menu to switch between Simple Search and Advanced Search, a Lucene query-based search:
 
-### 1. Simple Search / Advanced (Lucene)
+* **Simple Search**: An intuitive search with auto-complete functionality. It streamlines your search process and enables faster access to data.
 
-Simple Search is the default query option, offering an intuitive experience with auto-complete functionality. It streamlines your search process and enables faster access to data.
+Build your query by selecting fields, parameters, and conditions. To add a value that doesn't appear in your logs, type its name and click on the + sign. You can also add free text to your search, which will convert it into a Lucene query.
 
-Start typing to see all of the available fields you can use in your query. Select the operator you want to apply, and the available values will appear.
+![Smart Search gif](https://dytvr9ot2sszz.cloudfront.net/logz-docs/explore-dashboard/simple-search-aug6.gif)
 
-![Smart Search gif](https://dytvr9ot2sszz.cloudfront.net/logz-docs/explore-dashboard/search-bar-jul22.gif)
+* **Advanced (Lucene)**: Use advanced text querying for log searches. You can search for free text by typing the text string you want to find; for example, error will return all words containing this string, and using quotation marks, "error", will return only the specific word you're searching for.
 
-To add a value that doesn't appear in your logs, type its name and click on the + sign.
+![Lucene Search gif](https://dytvr9ot2sszz.cloudfront.net/logz-docs/explore-dashboard/advanced-search-aug6.gif)
 
-<img src="https://dytvr9ot2sszz.cloudfront.net/logz-docs/explore-dashboard/new-value-apr8.png" alt="add-value" width="700"/>
 
-Click on the dropdown menu to switch between Simple Search and Advanced Search, a Lucene query-based search.
+### Filters
 
-### 2. Filters
+Filters make it easy to refine and narrow your search. Start by selecting the account you want to filter. Then, click on a field to see its available parameters. Choose the values to include in your view or uncheck to remove them.
 
+All visible fields appear on the left side, including exceptions (if any) and special fields that cannot be filtered but can be added to the table or used as a **field exists** filter.
 
-Filters make it easy to refine and narrow your search. First, select the accounts you want to filter. Then, click on a field to see its available parameters. Choose the values you want to include in your view, or uncheck them to remove them. You can use the search bar to quickly find specific fields.
 
-Special fields are located at the top of the list. These fields cannot be filtered but can be added to the table or used as a **field exists** filter.
+You can pin up to three custom fields by hovering over them and clicking the star icon. 
 
-Additionally, you can pin up to three custom fields to the top of the list by hovering over them and clicking the star icon.
+<img src="https://dytvr9ot2sszz.cloudfront.net/logz-docs/explore-dashboard/filters-aug6.png" alt="explore-fields" width="700"/>
 
-<img src="https://dytvr9ot2sszz.cloudfront.net/logz-docs/explore-dashboard/filters-jul22.png" alt="explore-fields" width="700"/>
+### Graph View
 
-### 3. Graph View
+Visualize trends over time and group data based on your investigations. Hover over the graph to see additional details about each data point, and click and drag to focus on specific time frames or data points.
 
-Visualize trends over time and group data based on your preferred categories. Hover over the graph for additional details about each data point.
+You can enlarge or reduce the size of the graph by clicking the arrow button at the top right.
 
-Use the arrow button at the top right of the chart to minimize or expand the graph view.
 
+<img src="https://dytvr9ot2sszz.cloudfront.net/logz-docs/explore-dashboard/graph-view-aug6.png" alt="graph-view" width="700"/>
 
-<img src="https://dytvr9ot2sszz.cloudfront.net/logz-docs/explore-dashboard/graph-view-jul22.png" alt="graph-view" width="700"/>
 
+### Exceptions
 
-### 4. Choose Time Frame
+Logz.io Exceptions automatically identifies and highlights exceptions in Explore.
 
-The default time frame in Explore is the last 15 minutes.
+You can see the number of exceptions detected for every query you run. Click the button to open the Exception quick view menu for a detailed view of the exceptions found.
+
+Learn more about [Exceptions](https://docs.logz.io/docs/user-guide/explore/exceptions).
 
-You can select a custom time frame by clicking the data element and choosing what’s relevant for your overview or investigation.
+### Choose Time Frame
+
+The default time frame in Explore is the last 15 minutes.
 
+To select a custom time frame, click the time element and choose the period relevant to your overview or investigation.
 
-### 5. Observability IQ Assistant
+### Observability IQ Assistant
 
-Click the ✨ icon to activate Observability IQ Assistant, an AI-powered, chat-based interface that lets you engage in a dynamic conversation with your data. Use one of the pre-configured prompts or type your own question to get real-time insights about your metrics, anomalies, trends, and the overall health of your environment.
+Click the ✨ Observability IQ button to activate Observability IQ Assistant, an AI-powered, chat-based interface that lets you engage in a dynamic conversation with your data. Use one of the pre-configured prompts or type your own question to get real-time insights about your metrics, anomalies, trends, and the overall health of your environment.
 
-![Observability IQ Assistant](https://dytvr9ot2sszz.cloudfront.net/logz-docs/explore-dashboard/iq-jul22.gif)
+![Observability IQ Assistant](https://dytvr9ot2sszz.cloudfront.net/logz-docs/explore-dashboard/iq-aug6.gif)
 
 
-### 6. Group By
+### Group By
 
-The default graph view is set to group by all fields, but you can choose specific fields to focus on from the dropdown menu. 
+The default graph view is set to group by all fields, and you can choose specific fields to focus on from the dropdown menu. 
 
-![Smart Search group by](https://dytvr9ot2sszz.cloudfront.net/logz-docs/explore-dashboard/groupby-may21.png)
+<img src="https://dytvr9ot2sszz.cloudfront.net/logz-docs/explore-dashboard/groupby-aug6.png" alt="smart-search-groupby" width="700"/>
 
 
 
-### 7. Table Density
+### Table Density
 
 Click the 1L button to change the table view. Selecting **1 Line** provides a compact view, **2 Lines** displays two lines from the logs, and **Expanded** offers a full log view, presenting all relevant data for easier viewing.
 
 
-<img src="https://dytvr9ot2sszz.cloudfront.net/logz-docs/explore-dashboard/expand-table-may21.png" alt="expand-view" width="700"/>
+<img src="https://dytvr9ot2sszz.cloudfront.net/logz-docs/explore-dashboard/expand-table-aug6.gif" alt="expand-view" width="700"/>
 
-### 8. Create Alert, Copy Link, Export CSV
+### Create Alert, Copy Link, Export CSV
 
 The ⋮ menu offers additional options for Explore, including:
 
 * **Create Alert**: Opens the configure alert page with the current values and filters already added to the configuration
 * **Copy Link**: Generates a URL with your current view, which you can share with team members. You need to be logged in to Logz.io to view it
 * **Export CSV**: Exports up to 50,000 logs to a CSV file, including the timestamp and log message
 
-<img src="https://dytvr9ot2sszz.cloudfront.net/logz-docs/explore-dashboard/side-menu-jul22.png" alt="side-menu" width="700"/>
-
-### 9. Logs Table
-
-Use the Logs Table to view and analyze logs. Access relevant logs and their details quickly, and customize the table by adding or removing columns.
-
-You can expand each log line to view additional details, and clicking on a field or value will open a dedicated menu that will let you:
-
-* Add the field to your table
-* Copy the value
-* Add field to log table
-* Group by field in graph
-* Exclude the value from your view
-* Open Observability IQ to learn more about the chosen field or value
+<img src="https://dytvr9ot2sszz.cloudfront.net/logz-docs/explore-dashboard/side-menu-aug6.png" alt="side-menu" width="700"/>
 
-![Smart Search menu](https://dytvr9ot2sszz.cloudfront.net/logz-docs/explore-dashboard/menu-jul22.png)
+### Logs Table
 
-### Quick View
+Use the Logs Table to view and analyze logs. Access relevant logs and their details quickly, customizing the table by adding or removing columns.
 
+Expand each log to view additional details, see the log in JSON format, and add columns to the table. Filter values in or out of your view as needed. Use the Observability IQ Assistant on fields or values to gain more information about them. 
 
-Dive deeper into your logs with Quick View, designed to provide comprehensive insights at a glance. Click the eye icon or anywhere inside a log line to open the detailed view, which offers additional information and context for each log to help you easily identify critical details. You can switch between the log table and JSON view depending on your preferences.
+In the top right corner, choose to view a single log in a new window, view surrounding logs for context, and share the URL of the specific log you're viewing.
 
-![Explore quick view](https://dytvr9ot2sszz.cloudfront.net/logz-docs/explore-dashboard/quick-view-may21.png)
+<img src="https://dytvr9ot2sszz.cloudfront.net/logz-docs/explore-dashboard/log-inner-view-aug6.png" alt="smart-search" width="700"/>