Remote Logging

Overview	Remote logging allows your system to send important system event information to a central server dedicated to storing and archiving that data.
Available To	Faculty, Researchers, Staff, Departments
Benefits	Keeping a remote copy of your system’s logs on a centrally located, secure log server can help you recover more quickly from a system crash or help you analyze a security incident.
Key Features	Log system event information to a remote server. Log copies are secured, backed up, and available for easy retrieval even if your system has crashed or its local logs have been lost or altered.
Requirements	The system must have a local logging facility that can write to a remote syslog server. The system must be located on the BU campus network.
Cost	No charge
Getting Started	To configure remote logging, see log-srv configuration.