IDPA: Configuration of remote logging from ESXi to remote server Syslog forwarding

Summary: This process configures an ESXi host to forward system logs to a remote server in IDPA. This is done by modifying the Syslog.global.logHost key value and adjusting the firewall settings to enable syslog. ...

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Instructions

  1. Log in to the ESXi vSphere Web UI using root. Go to the Manage tab, then System > Advanced settings.
    Image showing Web UI menu. Go to Manage > Networking > System > Advanced settings    

  2. Search for the key value: Syslog.global.logHost and click the Edit option.
    Image showing Web UI menu. Search for the key value: Syslog.global.logHost and click the Edit option.  

  3. Enter your Syslog server IP in the format udp://<SYSLOG_SERVER_IP_ADDRESS>:514 

Using 192.168.100.100 as an example, syslog server address should be used here.
Image showing edit option of Syslog.global.loghost 

  1. Go to the Networking tab and select Firewall rules.
     

  2. Search for syslog. Click Action, and then click Enable.
    Search for syslog. Click Action, and then click Enable. 

  3. Procedure complete.

 

Affected Products

Integrated Data Protection Appliance Family

Products

Integrated Data Protection Appliance Software
Article Properties
Article Number: 000225857
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 01 Feb 2025
Version:  2
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