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How to forward logs using rsyslog
There are around 400 servers, which are already forwarding required logs to IBM Qradar using rsyslog. Instead of installing universal forwarders in every server, I want to add one more forwarder (Splunk HWF) in rsyslog config in order to receive logs from every servers.
• What utility I need to install on log Collector
• Can I install this utility on HWF itself as load is very less on this server
• Where I will define index and sourcetype details in this case
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Put UF on your rsyslog box and read the files you are already writing.
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it is IBM log collector that we need to decommission. Kindly help with standard solution.
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The standard solution is to run a syslog collector with a UF as stated. You could make a new one and redirect syslog there.
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Can I install this utility on HWF itself as load is very less on this server ?
Where I will define index and sourcetype details in this case ?
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You shouldn't run a heavy forwarder to pickup syslog. You should use a universal forwarder.
Configuration of either install can do it, however inputs and getting data in can be found at https://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/SplunkCloud/8.0.0/Data/Getstartedwithgettingdatain
You may want to consult your splunk administrator or professional services if you have not used splunk at all before.
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