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should only enable it if you have been instructed to do so by 3Com
support personnel.
What is a Syslog
Server?
Syslog is a standard protocol for reporting system events that occur on
the Webcache and most other modern network devices. A syslog server
allows you to capture these system events, store them and display them
in a variety of formats.
The purpose of a syslog server is to listen for incoming syslog messages
(system events) on a UDP port (usually 514) and then decode and process
the messages for logging and notification purposes.
Syslog servers are
also known as “syslog daemon” or, on Unix, “syslogd und Unix”. Unix
systems always have a syslog server installed, but Microsoft Windows
does not include one.
Obtaining a Syslog
Server
The CD-ROM contains a freeware application called 3CDaemon that
allows you to configure a Syslog and TFTP server on a Microsoft Windows
server. You can use the 3CDaemon syslog server to capture syslog events
from devices and machines on your network. Note that 3CDaemon is
provided without warranty by 3Com.
WebTrends Firewall Suite has an integral Syslog server which you can also
use to capture syslog events from devices and machines on your network.
Download this from:
http://www.netiq.com/webtrends/
(correct at time of publishing)
Microsoft recommends free syslog servers for Windows:
http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/partners/findoffering/serv
ersolutions/special.asp
(correct at time of publishing)
You can purchase a syslog server program for Windows. For example you
can purchase WinSyslog from:
http://www.winsyslog.com/en/
(correct at time of publishing)
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