07-23-2019 05:30 AM
Hi I want to create new LOG server for my existing ASA Firewall. I want to know what are the possible syslog server I can use.
is there is any cisco freeware tool for external log server. I don't trus 3rd party software like kiwi syslog. Kindly suggest for that also
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07-23-2019 05:49 AM
Cisco doesn't have any free syslog server. Cisco Prime Infrastructure will act as a syslog server (among many other things) for thousands of dollars.
You can equally well run the free version of Kiwi syslog server if you like Windows and a GUI. It works perfectly fine - I have several customers who use it and are happy with it. The paid version is even better - it all depends on your requirements.
Syslog is one of the most common utility tools though - you can even run a simple syslog daemon on any Linux host and capture the data.
07-23-2019 07:06 AM
It's commercial software and it's from a well-known US vendor.
I know it works just fine and, given the nature of syslog, doesn't have the ability to affect any of your network devices or your security.
I can't say what your organization may or may not find trustworthy; but I have no problems with it nor do any of my customers (which include state and local government agencies).
07-23-2019 05:49 AM
Cisco doesn't have any free syslog server. Cisco Prime Infrastructure will act as a syslog server (among many other things) for thousands of dollars.
You can equally well run the free version of Kiwi syslog server if you like Windows and a GUI. It works perfectly fine - I have several customers who use it and are happy with it. The paid version is even better - it all depends on your requirements.
Syslog is one of the most common utility tools though - you can even run a simple syslog daemon on any Linux host and capture the data.
07-23-2019 06:09 AM
Hi Marvin,
Thanks for reply and your time.
Is Kiwi Log server trust worthy I mean, our organization is very restricted about it. I have to take full approvals for this.
07-23-2019 07:06 AM
It's commercial software and it's from a well-known US vendor.
I know it works just fine and, given the nature of syslog, doesn't have the ability to affect any of your network devices or your security.
I can't say what your organization may or may not find trustworthy; but I have no problems with it nor do any of my customers (which include state and local government agencies).
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