Centralized Logging

I have 2 Win2k Advanced (clustered), 2 Win2k Pro, and 3 Win2k3 Standard
computers in a room.

I want to make it so that one computer stores logs (Events) from all the
other computers. Would I have to set up a Syslogd server, or is there built
in functionality for viewing (and more importantly storing) remote computer
Events without having to "Connect to another computer.." a million times in
a row?

-a

In news:(E-Mail Removed),
anon <(E-Mail Removed)> stated, which I commented on below:
> I have 2 Win2k Advanced (clustered), 2 Win2k Pro, and 3 Win2k3
> Standard computers in a room.
>
> I want to make it so that one computer stores logs (Events) from all
> the other computers. Would I have to set up a Syslogd server, or is
> there built in functionality for viewing (and more importantly
> storing) remote computer Events without having to "Connect to another
> computer.." a million times in a row?
>
> -a

You'll need a syslog daemon service for this.

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Is there a prefered Syslogd server (preferably free)?

Steve


"Ace Fekay [MVP]" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:uzi%(E-Mail Removed)...
> In news:(E-Mail Removed),
> anon <(E-Mail Removed)> stated, which I commented on below:
>> I have 2 Win2k Advanced (clustered), 2 Win2k Pro, and 3 Win2k3
>> Standard computers in a room.
>>
>> I want to make it so that one computer stores logs (Events) from all
>> the other computers. Would I have to set up a Syslogd server, or is
>> there built in functionality for viewing (and more importantly
>> storing) remote computer Events without having to "Connect to another
>> computer.." a million times in a row?
>>
>> -a
>
> You'll need a syslog daemon service for this.
>
> --
> Ace
>
> This posting is provided "AS-IS" with no warranties or guarantees and
> confers no rights.
>
> Having difficulty reading or finding responses to your post?
> Instead of the website you're using, I suggest to use OEx (Outlook Express
> or any other newsreader), and configure a news account, pointing to
> news.microsoft.com. This is a direct link to the Microsoft Public
> Newsgroups. It is FREE and requires NO ISP's Usenet account. OEx allows
> you to easily find, track threads, cross-post, sort by date, poster's
> name, watched threads or subject.
>
> It's easy:
> How to Configure OEx for Internet News
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=171164
>
> Ace Fekay, MCSE 2003 & 2000, MCSA 2003 & 2000, MCSE+I, MCT, MVP
> Microsoft MVP - Directory Services
> Microsoft Certified Trainer
>
> Infinite Diversities in Infinite Combinations
> Assimilation Imminent. Resistance is Futile
> "Very funny Scotty. Now, beam down my clothes."
>
> The only thing in life is change. Anything more is a blackhole consuming
> unnecessary energy. - [Me]
>

In news:(E-Mail Removed),
Steve <(E-Mail Removed)> stated, which I commented on below:
> Is there a prefered Syslogd server (preferably free)?
>
> Steve

Factory tested? MVP Approved? That's a good one. Sounds like the lead intro
to a product that George Carlin would use. :-)

Kiwi is pretty good (used this a few years ago for Cisco router logs):
http://www.kiwisyslog.com/syslog-info.php


http://www.syslog.org/
Upon a search, I got these:
http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...syslog+daemons

In news:(E-Mail Removed),
Steve <(E-Mail Removed)> stated, which I commented on below:
> Is there a prefered Syslogd server (preferably free)?
>
> Steve

OOps, hit send too quickly. That one I posted:
http://www.syslog.org/
Is a general site. You can get more info there. I also posted the Google
search. But honestly, I've used Kiwi before and liked that one.

Ace