Sending Logs to Syslog

Use Log Streaming to forward logs from the Axis Management Console to an external Syslog receiver.

Note: The system supports a TCP output.

To send Logs to Syslog:

1. In the Management Console, click Settings > Log Streaming -> Add Log Streaming.
2. Select Syslog.

The New Log Streaming window is displayed.

3. Configure the following options:

• Name: Add a name for the log stream.
• Description (Optional) Add a description.

Syslog Server

• Host: Enter the host.
• Port: Enter the port.
• Transport type: Click the Transport type drop-down menu to select either TCP or UDP
• Date format: Click the Data format drop-down menu to select either CEF or JSON as the data format.

Connector Zone
A connector zone is created automatically.

• Zone: Click Create Connector to add a connector.

4. Click Submit.

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Note

To commit your changes

1. Go to the top-right menu.
2. Click Apply Changes
3. Review your changes
4. Click Commit changes.

Troubleshooting Sync Issues

The Log Streaming table provides the following sync status information:

If the log sync indicator is red, take the following action:

• Ensure that the Syslog service is running
• Ensure the Syslog service is configured to receive logs using the selected port and protocol type in the Syslog settings
• Ensure all the connector machines in the Log Streaming connector zone can access the Syslog server port