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diff --git a/doc/imrelp.html b/doc/imrelp.html index 53826ac2..2cf9c1f7 100644 --- a/doc/imrelp.html +++ b/doc/imrelp.html @@ -35,6 +35,9 @@ Starts a RELP server on selected port</li> <b>Caveats/Known Bugs:</b> <ul> <li>see description</li> +<li>To obtain the remote system's IP address, you need to have at least +librelp 1.0.0 installed. Versions below it return the hostname instead +of the IP address.</li> </ul> <p><b>Sample:</b></p> <p>This sets up a RELP server on port 20514.<br> diff --git a/doc/imtcp.html b/doc/imtcp.html index 0ccdecc7..0671d6d5 100644 --- a/doc/imtcp.html +++ b/doc/imtcp.html @@ -1,21 +1,23 @@ <!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> -<html><head> -<meta http-equiv="Content-Language" content="en"><title>TCP Syslog Input Module</title></head> +<html> +<head> +<meta http-equiv="Content-Language" content="en"> +<title>TCP Syslog Input Module</title> +</head> + <body> -<a href="rsyslog_conf_modules.html">back</a> +<a href="rsyslog_conf_modules.html">back to rsyslog module overview</a> <h1>TCP Syslog Input Module</h1> <p><b>Module Name: imtcp</b></p> -<p><b>Author: </b>Rainer Gerhards -<rgerhards@adiscon.com></p> +<p><b>Author: </b>Rainer Gerhards <rgerhards@adiscon.com></p> +<p><b>Multi-Ruleset Support: </b>since 4.5.0 and 5.1.1 <p><b>Description</b>:</p> <p>Provides the ability to receive syslog messages via TCP. -Encryption can be provided by using <a href="rsyslog_stunnel.html">stunnel</a> -(an alternative is the use -the <a href="imgssapi.html">imgssapi</a> -modul).</p> -<p>Multiple receivers may be configured by -specifying +Encryption is natively provided by selecting the approprioate network stream driver and +can also be provided by using <a href="rsyslog_stunnel.html">stunnel</a> +(an alternative is the use the <a href="imgssapi.html">imgssapi</a> module).</p> +<p>Multiple receivers may be configured by specifying $InputTCPServerRun multiple times. This is available since version 4.3.1, earlier versions do NOT support it. </p> @@ -49,8 +51,7 @@ after loading imtcp, otherwise it may have no effect.</li> Starts a TCP server on selected port</li> <li>$InputTCPMaxListeners <number><br> Sets the maximum number of listeners (server ports) supported. Default is 20. This must be set before the first $InputTCPServerRun directive.</li> -<li>$InputTCPMaxSessions <number><br> -Sets the maximum number of sessions supported. Default is 200. This must be set before the first $InputTCPServerRun directive</li> +<li>$InputTCPMaxSessions <number><br> Sets the maximum number of sessions supported. Default is 200. This must be set before the first $InputTCPServerRun directive</li> <li>$InputTCPServerStreamDriverMode <number><br> Sets the driver mode for the currently selected <a href="netstream.html">network stream driver</a>. <number> is driver specifc.</li> <li>$InputTCPServerInputName <name><br> @@ -63,6 +64,8 @@ Sets the authentication mode for the currently selected <a href="netstream.html" Sets permitted peer IDs. Only these peers are able to connect to the listener. <id-string> semantics depend on the currently selected AuthMode and <a href="netstream.html">network stream driver</a>. PermittedPeers may not be set in anonymous modes.</li> +<li>$InputTCPServerBindRuleset <ruleset><br> +Binds the listener to a specific <a href="multi_ruleset.html">ruleset</a>.</li> </ul> <b>Caveats/Known Bugs:</b> <ul> @@ -71,19 +74,21 @@ AuthMode and <a href="netstream.html">network stream driver</a>. Permitted (which includes the functionality of imtcp)</li> </ul> <p><b>Sample:</b></p> -<p>This sets up a TCP server on port 514:<br> +<p>This sets up a TCP server on port 514 and permits it to accept up to 500 connections:<br> </p> -<textarea rows="15" cols="60">$ModLoad imtcp # -needs to be done just once +<textarea rows="15" cols="60">$ModLoad imtcp # needs to be done just once +$InputTCPMaxSessions 500 $InputTCPServerRun 514 </textarea> +<p>Note that the parameters (here: max sessions) need to be set <b>before</b> the listener +is activated. Otherwise, the parameters will not apply. +</p> <p>[<a href="rsyslog_conf.html">rsyslog.conf overview</a>] [<a href="manual.html">manual index</a>] [<a href="http://www.rsyslog.com/">rsyslog site</a>]</p> -<p><font size="2">This documentation is part of the -<a href="http://www.rsyslog.com/">rsyslog</a> +<p><font size="2">This documentation is part of the <a href="http://www.rsyslog.com/">rsyslog</a> project.<br> -Copyright © 2008 by <a href="http://www.gerhards.net/rainer">Rainer -Gerhards</a> and +Copyright © 2008,2009 by <a href="http://www.gerhards.net/rainer">Rainer Gerhards</a> and <a href="http://www.adiscon.com/">Adiscon</a>. Released under the GNU GPL version 3 or higher.</font></p> -</body></html> +</body> +</html> diff --git a/doc/imudp.html b/doc/imudp.html new file mode 100644 index 00000000..f0e86307 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/imudp.html @@ -0,0 +1,58 @@ +<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> +<html> +<head> +<meta http-equiv="Content-Language" content="en"> +<title>TCP Syslog Input Module</title> +</head> + +<body> +<a href="rsyslog_conf_modules.html">back to rsyslog module overview</a> + +<h1>UDP Syslog Input Module</h1> +<p><b>Module Name: imudp</b></p> +<p><b>Author: </b>Rainer Gerhards <rgerhards@adiscon.com></p> +<p><b>Multi-Ruleset Support: </b>since 5.3.2 +<p><b>Description</b>:</p> +<p>Provides the ability to receive syslog messages via UDP. +<p>Multiple receivers may be configured by specifying +$UDPServerRun multiple times. +</p> +<p><b>Configuration Directives</b>:</p> +<ul> +<li>$UDPServerAddress <IP><br> +local IP address (or name) the UDP listens should bind to</li> +<li>$UDPServerRun <port><br> +former -r<port> option, default 514, start UDP server on this +port, "*" means all addresses</li> +<li>$UDPServerTimeRequery <nbr-of-times><br> +this is a performance +optimization. Getting the system time is very costly. With this setting, imudp can +be instructed to obtain the precise time only once every n-times. This logic is +only activated if messages come in at a very fast rate, so doing less frequent +time calls should usually be acceptable. The default value is two, because we have +seen that even without optimization the kernel often returns twice the identical time. +You can set this value as high as you like, but do so at your own risk. The higher +the value, the less precise the timestamp. +<li>$InputUDPServerBindRuleset <ruleset><br> +Binds the listener to a specific <a href="multi_ruleset.html">ruleset</a>.</li> +</ul> +<b>Caveats/Known Bugs:</b> +<ul> +<li>currently none known</li> +</ul> +<p><b>Sample:</b></p> +<p>This sets up an UPD server on port 514:<br> +</p> +<textarea rows="15" cols="60">$ModLoad imudp # needs to be done just once +$UDPServerRun 514 +</textarea> +<p>[<a href="rsyslog_conf.html">rsyslog.conf overview</a>] +[<a href="manual.html">manual index</a>] [<a href="http://www.rsyslog.com/">rsyslog site</a>]</p> +<p><font size="2">This documentation is part of the +<a href="http://www.rsyslog.com/">rsyslog</a> +project.<br> +Copyright © 2009 by <a href="http://www.gerhards.net/rainer">Rainer +Gerhards</a> and +<a href="http://www.adiscon.com/">Adiscon</a>. +Released under the GNU GPL version 3 or higher.</font></p> +</body></html> diff --git a/doc/manual.html b/doc/manual.html index 6b96d94c..a6d64872 100644 --- a/doc/manual.html +++ b/doc/manual.html @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ rsyslog support</a> available directly from the source!</p> <p><b>Please visit the <a href="http://www.rsyslog.com/sponsors">rsyslog sponsor's page</a> to honor the project sponsors or become one yourself!</b> We are very grateful for any help towards the project goals.</p> -<p><b>This documentation is for version 5.3.1 (devel branch) of rsyslog.</b> +<p><b>This documentation is for version 5.3.2 (devel branch) of rsyslog.</b> Visit the <i><a href="http://www.rsyslog.com/doc-status.html">rsyslog status page</a></i></b> to obtain current version information and project status. </p><p><b>If you like rsyslog, you might diff --git a/doc/professional_support.html b/doc/professional_support.html index 7724ede8..de3ac800 100644 --- a/doc/professional_support.html +++ b/doc/professional_support.html @@ -1,112 +1,27 @@ <!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> -<html><head> -<meta http-equiv="Content-Language" content="en"><title>Professional Support for Rsyslog</title> - +<html> +<head> +<meta http-equiv="Content-Language" content="en"> +<title>Professional Support for Rsyslog</title> </head> + <body> -<h1>Professional Services for Rsyslog</h1> +<h1><a href="http://www.rsyslog.com/Article412.phtml">Professional Services for Rsyslog</a></h1> <p>Professional services are being offered by <a href="http://www.adiscon.com">Adiscon</a>, the company -that sponsors rsyslog development. For details, please contact <a href="mailto:info%40adiscon.com">Adiscon Sales</a>. </p> +that sponsors rsyslog development. For details, please contact <a href="mailto:info%40adiscon.com">Adiscon Sales</a>.</p> -<h3>EMail Support Service</h3> -Price: 99.00 EURO <br> -Duration: 180 days -<br> -Support level: 8x5 -<p>Purchase rsyslog support directly from the source. This -contract provides priority email support. It is a great option if you -need to provide proof of software support in your organization. This -contract provides</p> -<ul> -<li>unlimited email support tickets during validity -</li> -<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">fixes for</span> -current and <span style="font-weight: bold;">past rsyslog -releases</span> -</li> -<li>advise on how to implement rsyslog in the best possible -way. -</li> -</ul> -<p>Under this contract, fixes for old rsyslog releases will be -provided / created, provided that it is possible to do that with the -code base in question. Phone support is not included.</p> -<h3>Custom-Written Config File</h3> -Price: 29.00 EURO -<br> -Duration: N/A -<br> -Support level: 8x5 -<p>Creating rsyslog config files is easy - but if you would like -to have that extra feature and have no time to do it, this service is -for you. Important: BEFORE you purchase this service, contact us and -inquire (via <a href="mailto:info%40adiscon.com">info@adiscon.com</a>) -whether or not your desired result can be achieved via rsyslog. Once -this is clear, order the service and we will ship a custom-made -configuration file within 5 working days (at latest, most often much -faster). For security reasons, we will not put passwords into the -configuration file, but will place easy to read comments in the places -where you need to put them in. The agreement is governed under German -law. You may also purchase this service if you would like to have your -own configuration file reviewed, e.g. for auditing purposes.</p> -<h3>Local Installation Support</h3> -<p>If you intend to install rsyslog on your system but would like -to do so with minimal effort and according to your specification, you -can ask us to perform the installation for you. You get a perfect -installation, exactly like you needed, but without a need to -touch the system. This is a perfect choice for the busy administrator! -<p>In order to perform this work, we just need ssh access to your -system and the proper permissions. -<p>We charge a low one-time fee for this service. For details, please -contact <a href="mailto:info@adiscon.com">info@adiscon.com</a>. -<h3>Local Installation Maintenance</h3> -<p>If you used our services to set up the system, why not keep it -running perfectly with maintenance support? Under this contract, we -assure you run a recent build that does not interfere with your -environment and we even carry out change requests you may have. So this -is a hassle-free, everything cared about solution. -<p>Again, all we need to have is ssh access and the proper permissions -to your machine. Of course, work will only be carried out when you -expect us to do so. You are always in control of what happens. This -is a perfect outsourcing solution for those who would like to run -a great logging system but can not afford the time to keep it -in perfect shape! -<p>We charge a low monthly fee for this service. For details, please -contact <a href="mailto:info@adiscon.com">info@adiscon.com</a>. -<h3>Custom Development</h3> -<p>Do you need an exotic feature that otherwise would not be implemented? -Do you need something really quick, quicker than it is available via -the regular development schedule? Then, you may consider funding -development for a specific functionality. We are always looking for -interesting projects. If you hire us to to do the job, you can be sure -to get the best possible and probably quickest solution, because we are -obviously at the heart of the source code. No need to get aquainted to -anything, no risk of misunderstanding program concepts. Benefit from -our vast syslog experience.</p> -<p>Please note that custom development is not limited to rsyslog. We offer -a number of logging solutions and can also work as part of your time -for specific requirements. The opportunities are endless, just ask. We -will work with you on your requirements and provide a quote on the -estimated cost. Just write to <a href="mailto:sales@adiscon.com">sales@adiscon.com</a> for details.</p><h3>Consulting Services</h3> -<p>Do you have demanding logging requirements? Why not talk to a -real logging professional? Instead of trying to find the solution -like a needle in the haystack, talk to the team that brought rsyslog, -phpLogCon, the Windows MonitorWare products and other logging -solutions. We sweat logging for over 15 years now and can help quickly. -Depending on your needs, consulting can be carried out via email, the -phone or on your premises (for larger or local projects). Everything is -possible, it just depends on your needs. Consulting services are -available in English and German. Just mail <a href="mailto:sales@adiscon.com">sales@adiscon.com</a> what you are interested in and we will work with you on a proposal that fits your needs. -</p><p></p><p>All agreements are -governed under German law. -</p> +<p>In an effort to keep the documentation set clean and enable Adiscon to enhance the +professional offerings, the actual +<a href="http://www.rsyslog.com/Article412.phtml">rsyslog service offering</a> +has been moved to a +<a href="http://www.rsyslog.com/Article412.phtml">separate page</a>. +Please follow that link for details. <p>[<a href="manual.html">manual index</a>] [<a href="http://www.rsyslog.com/">rsyslog site</a>]</p> -<p><font size="2">This documentation is part of the -<a href="http://www.rsyslog.com/">rsyslog</a> +<p><font size="2">This documentation is part of the <a href="http://www.rsyslog.com/">rsyslog</a> project.<br> -Copyright © 2008 by <a href="http://www.gerhards.net/rainer">Rainer -Gerhards</a> and +Copyright © 2008, 2009 by <a href="http://www.gerhards.net/rainer">Rainer Gerhards</a> and <a href="http://www.adiscon.com/">Adiscon</a>. Released under the GNU GPL version 3 or higher.</font></p> -</body></html> +</body> +</html> diff --git a/doc/rsyslog_conf_global.html b/doc/rsyslog_conf_global.html index 874ad30e..885dbdc7 100644 --- a/doc/rsyslog_conf_global.html +++ b/doc/rsyslog_conf_global.html @@ -260,19 +260,6 @@ default may change as uniprocessor systems become less common. [available since to sysklogd), the domain part from a name that is within the same domain as the receiving system is stripped. If set to on, full names are always used.</li> <li>$WorkDirectory <name> (directory for spool and other work files)</li> -<li>$UDPServerAddress <IP> (imudp) -- local IP -address (or name) the UDP listens should bind to</li> -<li>$UDPServerRun <port> (imudp) -- former --r<port> option, default 514, start UDP server on this -port, "*" means all addresses</li> -<li>$UDPServerTimeRequery <nbr-of-times> (imudp) -- this is a performance -optimization. Getting the system time is very costly. With this setting, imudp can -be instructed to obtain the precise time only once every n-times. This logic is -only activated if messages come in at a very fast rate, so doing less frequent -time calls should usually be acceptable. The default value is two, because we have -seen that even without optimization the kernel often returns twice the identical time. -You can set this value as high as you like, but do so at your own risk. The higher -the value, the less precise the timestamp. <li><a href="droppriv.html">$PrivDropToGroup</a></li> <li><a href="droppriv.html">$PrivDropToGroupID</a></li> <li><a href="droppriv.html">$PrivDropToUser</a></li> diff --git a/doc/rsyslog_conf_modules.html b/doc/rsyslog_conf_modules.html index f9bdad4a..d408fc60 100644 --- a/doc/rsyslog_conf_modules.html +++ b/doc/rsyslog_conf_modules.html @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ permits rsyslog to alert folks by mail if something important happens</li> - input module for text files</li> <li><a href="imrelp.html">imrelp</a> - RELP input module</li> -<li>imudp - udp syslog message input</li> +<li><a href="imudp.html">imudp</a> - udp syslog message input</li> <li><a href="imtcp.html">imtcp</a> - input plugin for plain tcp syslog</li> <li><a href="imgssapi.html">imgssapi</a> - diff --git a/doc/status.html b/doc/status.html index 138e849b..86a2f05b 100644 --- a/doc/status.html +++ b/doc/status.html @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ <html><head><title>rsyslog status page</title></head> <body> <h2>rsyslog status page</h2> -<p>This page reflects the status as of 2009-10-05.</p> +<p>This page reflects the status as of 2009-10-15.</p> <h2>Current Releases</h2> <p><b>v5 development:</b> 5.3.1 [2009-10-05] - @@ -15,17 +15,17 @@ <a href="http://www.rsyslog.com/Downloads-req-viewdownloaddetails-lid-167.phtml">download</a></p> --> -<br><b>v5-beta:</b> 5.1.5 [2009-09-11] - -<a href="http://www.rsyslog.com/Article400.phtml">change log</a> - -<a href="http://www.rsyslog.com/Downloads-req-viewdownloaddetails-lid-174.phtml">download</a> +<br><b>v5-beta:</b> 5.1.6 [2009-10-15] - +<a href="http://www.rsyslog.com/Article413.phtml">change log</a> - +<a href="http://www.rsyslog.com/Downloads-req-viewdownloaddetails-lid-180.phtml">download</a> <br><b>v4-beta:</b> 4.5.4 [2009-09-29] - <a href="http://www.rsyslog.com/Article406.phtml">change log</a> - <a href="http://www.rsyslog.com/Downloads-req-viewdownloaddetails-lid-177.phtml">download</a></p> -<p><b>v4 stable:</b> 4.4.1 [2009-09-02] - -<a href="http://www.rsyslog.com/Article398.phtml">change log</a> - -<a href="http://www.rsyslog.com/Downloads-req-viewdownloaddetails-lid-173.phtml">download</a> +<p><b>v4 stable:</b> 4.4.2 [2009-10-09] - +<a href="http://www.rsyslog.com/Article409.phtml">change log</a> - +<a href="http://www.rsyslog.com/Downloads-req-viewdownloaddetails-lid-179.phtml">download</a> <br><b>v3 stable:</b> 3.22.1 [2009-07-02] - <a href="http://www.rsyslog.com/Article381.phtml">change log</a> - |