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Log settings

Log settings

Configuring the log server

To back up log messages and/or send syslog messages to a remote server:
  1. From the administration portal, go to Log > Log Settings.
  2. To save your current log messages as a file, select the Click here link inside the Backup Logs section.
  3. Fill in the settings.

    Logging protocol

    Syslog

    Network protocol

    • udp

    • tcp

    Log Server IP Address

    Remote server IP that receives the logs.

    Port

    The port number of the remote server that receives the logs.

  4. Choose logs to send to remote server.
  5. Click + Create New. Select the Application and Severity. See the descriptions in the Viewing logs. Click OK.
  6. Click Submit.

Log settings

Configuring the log server

To back up log messages and/or send syslog messages to a remote server:
  1. From the administration portal, go to Log > Log Settings.
  2. To save your current log messages as a file, select the Click here link inside the Backup Logs section.
  3. Fill in the settings.

    Logging protocol

    Syslog

    Network protocol

    • udp

    • tcp

    Log Server IP Address

    Remote server IP that receives the logs.

    Port

    The port number of the remote server that receives the logs.

  4. Choose logs to send to remote server.
  5. Click + Create New. Select the Application and Severity. See the descriptions in the Viewing logs. Click OK.
  6. Click Submit.