Create Logging Profile elements
A syslog packet consists of three parts: <PRI>, HEADER, and MSG. In a Logging Profile element, you define patterns for converting the MSG part of the syslog packet to a SMC log entry.
Section | Description |
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<PRI> |
Contains facility and priority information. The Log Server automatically extracts the Facility value from the <PRI> part and converts it to the Syslog Facility field in SMC logs. You do not define patterns for mapping this section in the Logging Profile. |
HEADER |
Contains a time stamp and the host name or IP address of a device. The Log Server automatically extracts the data in the HEADER part. This section is optional in syslog packets, so not all devices send this data. |
MSG | Contains the text of the syslog message. In the Logging Profile, you define the mapping for parsing this part of the syslog packet. |
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Steps
Logging Profile Properties dialog box
Use this dialog box to define the properties for a Logging Profile.
Option | Definition |
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Name | The name of the element. |
Category (Optional) |
Includes the element in predefined categories. Click Select to select a category. |
Comment (Optional) |
A comment for your own reference. |