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Linux remote syslog
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Remote syslogging in Linux
1. On logging server 'logserver':
# nano /etc/rsyslog.conf
uncomment:
# provides UDP syslog reception
$ModLoad imudp
$UDPServerRun 514
2. On sending server:
# nc -w0 -u logserver 514 <<< "<14>FDV User Info msg from remote"
You can use 'logger' to save locally too
codes:
<13> User.Notice
<14> User.Info
see http://linux.byexamples.com/archives/412/syslog-sending-log-from-remote-servers-to-syslog-daemon/
Check on log server:
# tail /var/log/messages
...
FDV User Info msg from remote
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