Rsyslog +is an enhanced syslogd +supporting, among others, MySQL, +PostgreSQL, failover +log destinations, syslog/tcp, fine grain output format +control, high precision timestamps, queued operations and the ability to filter on any message +part. +It is quite compatible to stock sysklogd and can be used as a drop-in +replacement. Its +advanced features make it suitable for enterprise-class, encryption protected syslog +relay chains while at the same time being very easy to setup for the +novice user. And as we know what enterprise users really need, there is +also professional +rsyslog support available directly from the source!
+This documentation is for version 3.21.5 (devel branch) of rsyslog. +Visit the rsyslog status page to obtain current +version information and project status. +
If you like rsyslog, you might +want to lend us a helping hand. It doesn't require a lot of +time - even a single mouse click helps. Learn how to help the rsyslog project. +Due to popular demand, there is now a side-by-side comparison +between rsyslog and syslog-ng.
+If you are upgrading from rsyslog v2 or stock sysklogd, +be +sure to read the rsyslog v3 compatibility document! It will work even +if you do not read the doc, but doing so will definitely improve your experience.
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+Our rsyslog history +page is for you if you would like to learn a little more +on why there is an rsyslog at all. If you are interested why you should +care about rsyslog at all, you may want to read Rainer's essay on "why +the world needs another syslogd".
+Documentation is added continuously. Please note that the +documentation here +matches only the current version of rsyslog. If you use an older +version, be sure to use the doc that came with it.
+You can also browse the following online resources:
+And don't forget about the rsyslog +mailing list. If you are interested in the "backstage", you +may find +Rainer's +blog an +interesting read (filter on syslog and rsyslog tags). +If you would like to use rsyslog source code inside your open source project, you can do that without +any restriction as long as your license is GPLv3 compatible. If your license is incompatible to GPLv3, +you may even be still permitted to use rsyslog source code. However, then you need to look at the way +rsyslog is licensed.
+Feedback is always welcome, but if you have a support question, please do not +mail Rainer directly (why not?). +