Logging Settings for Linux Profile
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The 'Logging' area lets you specify how logs should be collected in XCS
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For example, you can choose max. log size, log format and location, and extended log options.
Configure 'Logging' Settings in a Linux Profile
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Click 'Assets' > 'Configuration Templates' > 'Profiles'
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Click on the name of a Linux profile
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Click 'Add Profile Section' then 'Logging Settings' (if you haven't yet added the 'Logging' section)
OR
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Open the 'Logging' tab and click 'Edit' if it was already added
Parameters |
Description |
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Write to Local Log Database (Xcitium Format) |
The log is saved in native Xcitium format on the local endpoint. |
Write to Syslog Server |
Xcitium log events are written to a remote syslog server. If enabled you have to specify the hostname/IP address and port number settings for the server. |
Host * |
The host name or IP address of the syslog server. |
Port * |
The port number of the syslog server. |
Write to Log File (CEF Format) |
Logs are saved locally on the endpoint in Common Event Format (CEF) file format. If enabled, please specify the location of the CEF file. |
Path |
Enter the location of the CEF file. |
Log file size (MB) |
Specify the maximum size of the log file (default = 100 MB). |
Action when file log size reaches limit: |
Specify behavior when the log file reaches the max. size. |
Keep on updating it removing the oldest records |
Once the log file reaches the maximum size, the file will be appended with the new log entries and the oldest entries will be deleted. |
Move it to |
Move and save the log file when it reaches the maximum size. |
The path to the folder for old log files * |
If 'Move it to' is enabled, type a destination path for the log file. |
Fields marked * are mandatory.
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Click the 'Save' button to apply your changes.