Types of logging sinks

Last Updated : Apr 16, 2019 |

Sink

Description

Syslog

Logging messages are sent to up to three configured servers, using Syslog protocol as defined in RFC 3164. Messages sent to the Syslog server are sent as UDP, TCP, and TLS messages.

Log file

Logging data is saved in the flash memory. These compressed, cyclic files serve as the system logging database.

Session

Logging messages are sent to the terminal screen as follows:

  • For a local connection, messages appear online on the local terminal.

  • For a remote Telnet/SSH connection, messages appear online on the remote terminal.

This sink is deleted whenever a session ends.