Syslog Servers; Operation - 3Com V7122 User Manual

Syslog Servers

Users can use the provided Syslog server (ACSyslog08.exe) or other third-party Syslog
servers.
Examples of Syslog servers available as shareware on the Internet:
Kiwi Enterprises: www.kiwisyslog.com
The US CMS Server:
TriAction Software:
Netal SL4NT 2.1 Syslog Daemon:
A typical Syslog server application enables filtering of the messages according to priority, IP
sender address, time, date, and the like.

Operation

The Syslog client, embedded in the gateway, sends error reports/events generated by the
gateway unit application to a Syslog server, using IP/UDP protocol.
To activate the Syslog client on the gateway
Use the parameter 'SyslogServerPort' to define the port number of the Syslog server:
Set the parameter 'EnableSyslog' to 1
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Use the parameter 'SyslogServerIP' to define the IP address of the Syslog server you
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use (Table 35).
Use the parameter 'SyslogServerPort' to define the port number of the Syslog server
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(Table 35).
To determine the Syslog logging level use the parameter 'GWDebugLevel'
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To enable the gateway to send log messages that report certain types of web actions
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according to a pre-defined filter use the parameter 'ActivityListToLog' (described in
Table 36).
V7122 Gateway User Guide
uscms.fnal.gov/hanlon/uscms_server/
www.triaction.nl/Products/SyslogDaemon.asp
www.netal.com
(Table 35).
(Table 36).
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