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should only enable it if you have been instructed to do so by 3Com support personnel.
What is a Syslog Syslog is a standard protocol for reporting system events that occur on Server? 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 The
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.webtrends.com
(correct at time of publishing)
Microsoft recommends free syslog servers for Windows:
http://www.microsoft.com/NTServer/nts/exec/vendors/freeshare
/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)
