Addition of disable-debug mode to ECS Logs Collector

[rohanmangal]

Summary

Addition of disable-debug mode to ECS Logs Collector will help in disabling debug mode previously enabled for the Docker daemon and the Amazon ECS Container Agent.

Description

When troubleshooting issues in Amazon ECS, it's often necessary to enable debug logging for the Docker daemon and the Amazon ECS Container Agent to gather detailed logs. However, once the troubleshooting is completed, it's crucial to disable the debug mode as the verbose logging can consume a significant amount of storage space and disk I/O operations, leading to unnecessary resource consumption and potential performance issues.

The proposed feature is to add a "disable-debug" mode to the ECS Logs Collector, which would allow users to disable the debug logging for the Docker daemon and the Amazon ECS Container Agent with a single command or configuration setting. This would streamline the process of reverting to normal logging levels after troubleshooting, ensuring efficient resource utilization and preventing potential issues caused by excessive logging.

Expected Behavior

After enabling the "disable-debug" mode, the Docker daemon and the Amazon ECS Container Agent should be reverted to their default logging levels, reducing the storage space and disk I/O operations consumed by debug logging.

Observed Behavior

Currently, there is no built-in mechanism or convenient way to disable the debug logging for the Docker daemon and the Amazon ECS Container Agent after troubleshooting. Users either forget or have to manually modify the configuration files or execute multiple commands to revert to the default logging levels, which can be time-consuming and error-prone.

Benefits

• Improved resource efficiency by reducing unnecessary storage space and disk I/O operations consumed by debug logging.
• Streamlined process for disabling debug logging after troubleshooting, reducing the risk of human error and saving time.
• Potential performance improvements by eliminating the overhead of excessive logging.
• Increased operational efficiency and ease of use for Amazon ECS users.

Proposed Implementation Approach

Proposal is to extend the existing ECS Logs Collector functionality to include a "disable-debug" as third supported mode, This can be achieved by:

1. Adding a new command-line mode (e.g., `--mode=disable-debug) to the ECS Logs Collector tool.
2. Implementing the necessary logic within the ECS Logs Collector to disable the debug logging for the Docker daemon and the Amazon ECS Container Agent when the "disable-debug" mode is used.
3. Updating the ECS Logs Collector documentation to include instructions on how to use the new "disable-debug" mode.