Syslog processing checklist (optional)

Syslog processing checklist
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Task
Description
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Determine how to create the file for processing by the
Syslog Adapter
.
A file must be created that the
Syslog Adapter
can parse. Determine which devices will contribute messages to the file. Consistent layout of the messages in the file is required for
Syslog Adapter
processing. Include all details in the deployment build guide.
o
Determine the location of the file that the
Syslog Adapter
will process.
The process that is creating the file must be able to receive messages from source applications and the created file must be accessible by the
Syslog Adapter
. Include all details in the deployment build guide, including location, host and path.
o
Choose the messages that are most important for processing.
Choose the messages that are most important for processing. Include all details in the deployment build guide.
o
Determine the characteristics of the notifications that are generated.
For each message that generates a notification, determine the notification format. These characteristics will be used to develop the hook script for the
VMware Smart Assurance
syslog processing deployment. Include all details in the deployment build guide.
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Add Syslog Processing to the solution architecture diagram.
Add Syslog Processing to the solution architecture diagram.