WinSyslog Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to commonly asked questions about WinSyslog configuration, troubleshooting, and best practices. Browse through our comprehensive FAQ section organized by topic to quickly find solutions to your syslog server questions. If you have questions that should be covered here, please let us know.
Configuration & Setup
- Default Timevalues Setting in WinSyslog explained.
- Authentication problem while using MySQL Version 4.X
- What is the recommended order of Stopping MonitorWare Agent / EventReporter / WinSyslog Service?
- How to forward the messages with the original IP in the header instead of sender's IP address?
- How can I copy the current configuration to the other servers?
Database
General questions
- WinSyslog vs Kiwi Syslog Server: Which to Choose?
- What is Freeware Mode
- How to perform a mass rollout?
- Database Formats
- Default Timevalues Setting in WinSyslog explained.
- How to run MonitorWareLine Products on Windows Cluster Servers?
- What is the log file format for generating reports with Monilog for MonitorWare Agent, WinSyslog and EventReporter?
- What is the log file format for generating reports with Monilog?
- Export settings to a registry file
- Which Product Should I Purchase?
- What is the recommended order of Stopping MonitorWare Agent / EventReporter / WinSyslog Service?
- How to forward the messages with the original IP in the header instead of sender's IP address?
- How to avoid "file already in use" error in the Online Web Access Viewer?
- What does Event ID 1011 mean?
- Does UNC Pathes work for WinSyslog, EventReporter and MonitorWare Agent ?
- What is the difference between SETP and Syslog?
Installation & License
- What is Freeware Mode
- How to perform a mass rollout?
- Export settings to a registry file
- Which Product Should I Purchase?
- Do I need a new Key for an Upgrade?
- How can I copy the current configuration to the other servers?
Migration & Alternatives
- WinSyslog vs Kiwi Syslog Server: Which to Choose?
- How to Migrate from Kiwi Syslog Server to WinSyslog
Performance & Troubleshooting
- Performance Tests and Results
- How many syslog messages can WinSyslog process?
- What does Event ID 1011 mean?
- Why do I have two date stamps in my received message?
- EventLog ID 115 - ODBC Error codes
Reporting & Web Viewer
- What is the log file format for generating reports with Monilog for MonitorWare Agent, WinSyslog and EventReporter?
- What is the log file format for generating reports with Monilog?
- How to avoid "file already in use" error in the Online Web Access Viewer?
Services & Protocols
- How to run MonitorWareLine Products on Windows Cluster Servers?
- How to process Syslog messages from Unix/Linux systems with non-standard formatting?
- What is the difference between SETP and Syslog?
- How to configure Cisco products for logging?
System Integration