The syslog-ng Administrator Guide

Procedure 3.5. Configuring syslog-ng on client hosts

1. Install the syslog-ng application on the host. See Chapter 4, Installing syslog-ng for details installing syslog-ng on specific operating systems.

2. Configure the local sources that collect the log messages of the host.

3. Create a network destination that points directly to the syslog-ng server, or to a local relay.

4. Create a log statement connecting the local sources to the syslog-ng server or relay.

5. If the logs will also be stored locally on the host, create local file destinations.

6. Create a log statement connecting the local sources to the file destination.

7. Set filters and options (e.g., TLS encryption) as necessary.