syslog - use it!!

Sylsog – Use it!!
Syslog has been lumped in with SNMP as an ineffective, insecure way to monitor equipment and I thought it was time I threw my 2 bits in.
I like to use syslog for the following reasons;
- Centralized location for many devices
- Standard interface when using different vendor make and models
- Easy to define similar alerts across multiple devices
- Send alerts or ‘push’ as they happen
- I don’t need any device passwords to check device logs or events
A quick google search will reveal a ton of syslog applications, just be prepared to spend some time learning the various product differences but here’s what I look for;
- Support for a large number of vendors and devices
- The ability to add or customize alerts
- Easy filtering engine or interface

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