The syslog-ng 3.0 Administrator GuideDocument version: Tenth
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The syslog-ng 3.0 Administrator GuideDocument version: Tenth
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This guide is intended for system administrators and consultants responsible for designing and maintaining logging solutions and log centers. It is also useful for IT decision makers looking for a tool to implement centralized logging in heterogeneous environments.
The following skills and knowledge are necessary for a successful syslog-ng administrator:
At least basic system administration knowledge.
An understanding of networks, TCP/IP protocols, and general network terminology.
Working knowledge of the UNIX or Linux operating system.
In-depth knowledge of the logging process of various platforms and applications.
An understanding of the legacy syslog (BSD-syslog) protocol (see RFC 3164, available at http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc3164.txt) and the new syslog (IETF-syslog) protocol standard (see RFC 5424-5428, available at http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc5424).
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