Creating a syslog sender

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Version
2.2.x
2.1.x
2.0.x
Audience
anonymous
Part Number
MK-HCI006-00

You can create a syslog sender using the Monitor App, REST API, or CLI.

For REST API, use command POST /senders. For CLI, use command createSender.

To create a syslog sender using the Monitor App:

  1. Click Monitors.
  2. Click + on the Monitors tab.
    Note: The Monitor + button only functions when you need to create a monitor from the Manage page or a sender from the Sender page.
  3. Select NEW SENDER.
  4. Configure the settings for your syslog sender:
    Setting Description
    Name A name for the syslog sender.
    Description A description for the syslog sender.
    Sender Choose Syslog Sender to configure the settings for a syslog sender.
    Host Hostname or IP address of the syslog host string.
    Port The syslog's port of use. The default port is 514.
    Facility The syslog facility to send message to. The default is local0.
    Sender Identity The identity of the sender that accompanies the message. The default is hcm.
  5. Click CREATE.
    Tip: You can test your sender by clicking Test Sender when creating or editing a monitor. For information, see Creating a monitor.