Create a Centralized Syslog Server

Overview

A syslog server is a service used to send system logs or event message to a specific server. These servers are primarily used to collect various device logs from different machines to a centralized location for monitoring and review.

Using a popular logging service such as Splunk, Syslog-ng, Elasticsearch, and more, set up and manage a logging server to monitor, analyze, and alert based off of network and system logs.

Project Recommendations

It is recommended you have familiarity with the basics of Linux, a foundational understanding of networks and networking components, an understanding of how to configure and download various types of services and formidable researching skills.

Recommended Level

Beginner to Intermediate

Project Author Credit: Grant C. – Project Idea Inspired by LinuxTrainingAcademy