# Introduction to Highly Performant Logging with OpenObserve

> Easily get started with highly performant log management in OpenObserve—learn log forwarding, parsing, search, and best practices.

Source: https://openobserve.ai/webinars-videos/highly-performant-logging-openobserve-introduction/
Published: 2025-08-19
Authors: Jake Swiss, Chaitanya Sistla
Duration: 45 minutes

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## What you'll learn

- How to quickly get started with OpenObserve Logging, including looking at different log formats.
- Learn optimal strategies for log forwarding, including OpenTelemetry (oTel).
- Dive into the basics of log management in OpenObserve, including but not limited to SQL mode, log parsing, and the basics of search.

In this introductory webinar, you'll learn the fundamentals of getting started with OpenObserve Logging and discover best practices for effective log management. We'll cover essential strategies for log forwarding and explore key features that will help you efficiently handle your logging needs. By the end of this session, you'll have a solid foundation to begin implementing OpenObserve in your logging workflow.

## Resources

- [Quick Start](https://openobserve.ai/docs/getting-started/)