Syslog Message Format - Cisco ASA 5505 Configuration Manual

Chapter 71 Configuring Logging

Syslog Message Format

Syslog messages begin with a percent sign (%) and are structured as follows:
%ASA Level Message_number: Message_text
Field descriptions are as follows:
ASA
Level
Message_number A unique six-digit number that identifies the syslog message.
Message_text
Severity Levels
Table 71-1
levels to make it easier to distinguish them in the ASDM log viewers. To configure syslog message color
settings, either choose the Tools > Preferences > Syslog tab or, in the log viewer itself, click Color
Settings in the toolbar.
Table 71-1
Level Number Severity Level
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Note The adaptive security appliance does not generate syslog messages with a severity level of zero
(emergencies). This level is provided in the logging command for compatibility with the UNIX syslog
feature but is not used by the adaptive security appliance.
OL-20339-01
The syslog message facility code for messages that are generated by the adaptive
security appliance. This value is always ASA.
1 through 7. The level reflects the severity of the condition described by the syslog
message—the lower the number, the more severe the condition. See
more information.
A text string that describes the condition. This portion of the syslog message
sometimes includes IP addresses, port numbers, or usernames.
lists the syslog message severity levels. You can assign custom colors to each of the severity
Syslog Message Severity Levels
Description
emergencies System is unusable.
alert Immediate action is needed.
critical Critical conditions.
error Error conditions.
warning Warning conditions.
notification Normal but significant conditions.
informational Informational messages only.
debugging Debugging messages only.
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