Kiwi Syslog Server
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Kiwi Syslog Server is one of the most trusted Windows -based syslog servers on the market. Easy to set up and configure, it offers a feature-rich solution for receiving, logging, displaying, alerting, and forwarding syslog and SNMP trap messages from network devices, such as routers, switches, Linux and Unix hosts, and other syslog and trap-enabled devices.
Kiwi Syslog Server is a free syslog server for Windows. It receives, logs, displays and forwards syslog messages from hosts such as routers, switches, Unix hosts and other syslog-enabled devices. There are many customizable options available.
1. PIX firewall logging
2. Linksys home firewall logging
3. SNMP trap and TCP support
4. SNMP MIB parsing.
5. Ability to filter - parse - modify messages and take actions via VBScript/JScript engine
6. A service edition is available for use on Windows NT/2000/XP/2003/2008.
Features of the Free version GUI-based syslog manager
1. Messages are displayed in real-time as they are received
2. 10 virtual displays for organizing your messages
3. Message logging or forwarding of all messages, or based on priority or time of day.
4. Auto-split the log file by priority or time of day
5. Receives messages via UDP, TCP or SNMP
6. Forwards messages via UDP or TCP
7. Automatic log file archiving based on a custom schedule
8. Messages per hour alarm notification with audible sound or e-mail
9. Log file size alarm notification with audible sound or e-mail
10. Daily e-mailing of syslog traffic statistics
11. Minimizes to the system tray
12. Maintains source address when forwarding messages to other syslog hosts
13. Syslog statistics with graph of syslog trends (Last 24 hrs/Last 60 mins.)
14. Syslog message buffering ensuring messages are not missed under heavy load
15. DNS resolution of source host IP addresses with optional domain removal
16. DNS caching of up to 100 entries to ensure fast lookups and minimise DNS lookups
17. Pre-emptive DNS lookup using up to 10 threads
18. Comes with 5 cool skins to change the look of the program
19. Selectable display font, display color, and background wallpaper
20. Also available as an NT Service
21. RFC3164 send and receive options
22. Context based help
23. Free for use for as long as you want
Kiwi Syslog Server Highlights
1. View your syslog data from anywhere on the network via web access
2. Filter messages and create advanced alerts with Advanced Script Processing
3. Log to any database with ODBC logging
4. Schedule archiving and log maintenance by using Automated Log Archive
5. View syslog messages in multiple windows simultaneously
6. Automatically perform actions based on alerts, including sending email, forwarding messages, triggering audible alarms, sending SNMP trap messages, and paging IT staff
7. Retain the original source IP on forwarded messages as one of many advanced forwarding options
8. Forward Windows event log messages from your Windows servers to your Kiwi Syslog Server using the included Log Forwarder for Windows
9. Produce trend analysis graphs and email syslog traffic statistics
10. Leverage and share user-created rules, filters and scripts with the Community Content Exchange on thwack
The license of this software is Freeware, you can free download and free use this log analyzer software.