Syslog Targets

ClearPass Policy Manager can export session data (see Live Monitoring: Access Tracker), audit records (see Audit Viewer), and event records (see Event Viewer). You can send this information to one or more syslog targets (servers).

Adding a Syslog Target

To add a syslog target:

1. Navigate to Administration > External Servers > Syslog Targets. The Syslog Targets page opens.

Figure 1  Syslog Targets Page

2. Click the Add link. The Add Syslog Target dialog opens:

Figure 2  Add Syslog Target Dialog

3. Specify the Add Syslog Target parameters as described in the following table:

Table 1: Add Syslog Target Parameters

Parameter

Action/Description

Host Address

Enter the Syslog server hostname or IP address.

The IP address can be an IPv4 or IPv6 address.

Description

Enter a short description of the Syslog server.

Protocol

Select one of the following options:

UDP: This option reduces overhead and latency.

TCP: This option provides error checking and packet delivery validation.

Server Port

The default port number is 514.

If necessary, change the server port number.

4. Click Save. The new Syslog Target is now added to the list:

Figure 3  Syslog Target Added