Logfile Concentrator

Log File Concentrator

Collects log file data from remote multi-platform servers and stores the data in a central database. A browser provided with the product accesses the database; filters data and raises alarms when specific events occur.

Remote log files include Windows Event Logs, UNIX/Linux Syslogs, OpenVMS Audit Journals, SNMP Traps.

 

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The Sysgem Logfile Concentrator is a Windows-based multi-domain, multi-platform, multi-protocol solution.

Features

  • Concentrates Logfile records from multiple remote (multi-platform) servers into a central database.
  • Archives records for long-term storage (Sarbanes-Oxley compliance).
  • Displays records as they are generated in a user-customisable display.
  • Creates web reports using a scheduled job - the reports typically required by managers and auditors. Sample web reports from the Sysgem test servers are available here.
  • Generates user-defined alarms (SMS, E-mail, notifications) when specific criteria are met.
  • Full web-browser interface for remote access.
  • Runs as a lights-out solution.
  • Supports common ODBC databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, ORACLE and Microsoft Access. 

Logfile record formats currently supported

  • Windows Event Log
  • Syslog (UNIX, network devices)
  • SNMP Traps (all platforms, network devices)
  • OpenVMS Audit Trail (HP Integrity Server {Itanium}, AXP and VAX)
  • Other formats (such as OS400 XE "OS400" Message Queue) will be available in a later release, please contact your distributor or Sysgem for release dates.

Logfile Concentrator console monitoring Windows event logs

Alarm definitions include

  • Matching criteria using any combination of field values.
  • Assigning alarms to individual users.
  • Thresholds – criteria must be met [x] times in [y] seconds before the alarm actions are triggered.
  • Minimum repeat intervals – don't trigger the actions more than once every [y] seconds.
  • Cut and paste - copying a Logfile Concentrator entry to the clipboard, then pasting it into a new alarm definition.

Alarm actions include

  • Sending E-mail,
  • Sending SMS,
  • Playing sound files,
  • Network messages (NET SEND...),
  • Text-to-Speech,
  • Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) scripting.

Alarms Manager Console

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Installation

Installation:

  1. Takes just a few minutes - install the Windows kit and start the user console.
  2. Uses Microsoft Access by default – see the power of the Logfile Concentrator without installing another database product,
  3. Archiving runs in the background as a set-and-forget Windows service.

A typical configuration is shown below.

The main installation is on a Windows 2000 (and higher) system where a database such as Microsoft SQL Server or ORACLE is available. Although you can use Microsoft Access be aware that there is a maximum database size with Access of 1GB or approximately 200,000 logfile entries. It is recommended that you install on a Windows Server.

 

Downloads

Download a full featured evaluation kit from a list of available products.

Run the product under a trial license for 30 days before deciding to proceed. 

Knowledge Base

Find answers to common support questions in our Knowledge Base.

If you require support with an issue not listed here, or have any other enquiries, please contact us.

 

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