Syslog Server
Go to System Settings > Advanced > Syslog Server to configure syslog server settings. Syslog servers can be added, edited, deleted, and tested.
To add a syslog server:
- Go to System Settings > Advanced > Syslog Server.
- Click Create New in the toolbar. The Create New Syslog ServerSettings pane opens.
- Configure the following settings and then select OK to create the mail server.
| Name | Enter a name for the syslog server. |
| IP address (or FQDN) | Enter the IP address or FQDN of the syslog server. |
| Syslog Server Port | Enter the syslog server port number. The default port is 514. |
To edit a syslog server:
- Go to System Settings > Advanced > Syslog Server.
- Double-click on a server, right-click on a server and then select Edit from the menu, or select a server then click Edit in the toolbar. The Edit Syslog ServerSettings pane opens.
- Edit the settings as required, and then click OK to apply the changes.
To test the syslog server:
- Go to System Settings > Advanced > Syslog Server.
- Select the server you need to test.
- Click Test from the toolbar, or right-click and select Test. A confirmation or failure message will be displayed.
To delete a syslog server or servers:
- Go to System Settings > Advanced > Syslog Server.
- Select the server or servers you need to delete.
- Click Delete in the toolbar, or right-click and select Delete.
- Click OK in the confirmation box to delete the server or servers.
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