Syslog Watcher

There are a number of devices and applications on a computer which generate log messages. Syslog is for logging the program messages in a computer. This standard provides for distinct functionalities for message generation, storage and analysis of these log messages. It is a tool usable for management of computer systems and security auditing. But in order to have enhanced assimilation and analysis of these useful syslog messages, you require a third party application which can perform all these duties for future reference and analysis. Syslog Watcher v.4.2.2 is an application for this purpose.

Syslog Watcher by SnmpSoft Co. is a freeware program which collects and stores the hardware and network devices syslog messages. The interface of the program includes buttons for basic functionalities like starting and stopping server, searching, filtering, finding log files etc. in the upper toolbar. It shows various logs in column format with details like date and time, source of generation of log file, log message and severity of the respective log message. Thus, it effectively displays all the important data. It supports assimilation of log data from hardware or software devices on the network. Network may have either UDP or TCP protocol and it supports IPv4 as well as IPv6 version of I.P. addresses. The search and filter features facilitate the displaying and analysis of relevant log files to the network administrators, thereby providing them with enhanced and efficient functionalities. The syslog data can be easily exported to popular database file formats like XML and CSV. The user can schedule receiving information about these reports by email.

To sum up, Syslog Watcher v.4.2.2 is a useful application for network administrators who regularly require syslog reports of various computers and devices on the network for effective administration of the networks. Hence, it receives a score of four rating points for its effectiveness.

Syslog Watcher 4.0 is a complete solution for collecting and storing syslog messages from various hardware and software network devices. The program provides some important features in addition to a reliable and efficient way of storing and displaying this important data. The program facilitates the collection of data from any software or hardware device on the network via UPD / TCP and IPv4 / IPv6 protocols. This data is safely stored in a centralized file database. To retrieve and analyze data, a number of useful advanced search features are available complete with filters to help network administrators find the information that they need. The collected data can also be exported into CSV or XML files in addition to various supported database formats. Reports can also be scheduled and network administrators can be informed via email. Large amounts of data can easily be stored and processed with this powerful and efficient utility. The user-interface makes the experience easier and more time-saving than anything else.