Actions

Actions define what WinSyslog does after a rule matches an event. They are the output and follow-up stage of processing.

A single rule can contain multiple actions. Actions run in listed order, so the sequence can matter when one action changes data or affects later behavior.

Use the sections below to choose the right action type for storage, forwarding, notification, or internal processing.

Storage actions

• ODBC Database Options
• OLEDB Database Action
• File Logging Options

Forwarding and notification actions

• Event Log Options
• Send Email
• Net Send
• Send to Communications Port
• Send MSQueue
• Send RELP
• Send SETP
• Send SNMP Trap
• Syslog Forwarding
• Send DTLS

Internal processing actions

• Call RuleSet
• Compute Status Variable
• Discard
• Normalize Event
• Post Processing
• Parsing log messages
• Resolve Hostname Action
• Set Property
• Set Status

Other actions

• Play Sound
• Start Program