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.
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?
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?
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?
Database
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?
System Integration
Migration & Alternatives
- WinSyslog vs Kiwi Syslog Server: Which to Choose?
- How to Migrate from Kiwi Syslog Server to WinSyslog