syslog-ng Agent for Windows
A syslog agent for Microsoft Windows platforms
The syslog-ng agent for Windows is a system log collector and forwarder application for the Microsoft Windows platform. It collects the log messages from eventlog groups and log files, and uses regular or TLS-encrypted TCP connections to forward them to a syslog-ng server. The syslog-ng server can directly stores all messages in a database.
Main features
- Reads messages from eventlog groups and log files.
- Transfers log messages using TCP.
- Supports TLS encryption.
- Authenticates the server using X.509 certificates. Mutual authentication is also supported.
- The format of eventlog messages can be customized using macros.
- Has a native Windows configuration interface.
Supported platforms
The central syslog-ng server cannot be installed on Microsoft Windows platforms. The syslog-ng Agent for Windows is capable of forwarding log messages to the central syslog-ng server is available for both the x86 and x86_64 architecture.
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003
- Microsoft Windows XP
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
- Microsoft Windows 2000
- Microsoft Windows Vista
The syslog-ng Agent for Windows is available only in syslog-ng Premium Edition
For more information or to arrange a trial, please contact sales@sawmill.co.uk or call +44 (0) 870 741 8787.
