What is Syslog?
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Syslog stands for System Logging Protocol and is a standard protocol used to send system log or event messages to a specific server, called a Syslog server. It is primarily used to collect various device logs from several different machines in a central location for monitoring and review.
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Syslog transmission
Traditionally, Syslog uses the UDP protocol on port 514 but can be configured to use any port. In addition, some devices will use TCP 1468 to send Syslog data to get confirmed message delivery.
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