[plug] network log reporting

[William Kenworthy]

Why not set it up as a central syslog server? - even windows machines
can log to it with a little work.  Then you have either one big file or
use the filtering/facility functions to control the logging.

google "central syslog server" - lots of hits

If you want to get really funky, use snmp and traps :)

BillK




On Wed, 2011-06-22 at 17:20 +0800, wolfbite wrote:
> be gentle with me and dont make my head hurt too much :)
> 
> I have multiple computers connected to my network
> I've setup a OLD computer and screen to be an information computer 
> (computer & screen  perm on)
> 
> I currently have it running with
> ubuntu maverick
> xorg openbox
> conky clock
> conky wearther
> conky googlecalendar (love conky :)
> 
> looking at displaying syslog & such from multiple computers (local 
> already ok)
> 
> what I want is a SIMPLE :) system where I can send syslogs or other data 
> from any computer to monitor computer.
> I dont want the info going external (ie out via isp then back, security 
> &spam reasons)
> but I would like to keep it simple without maintaining a full blown mail 
> server etc.
> 
> seems like theres LOTS of ways but seem quit convoluted
> looked at offlineimap, postfix, exim, etc and my brain is glazing over
> 
> any pointing into the right direction appreciated
> 
> Thanks
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William Kenworthy <billk at iinet.net.au>
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