Log Files Access

rsyslog

Able to accept inputs from a wide variety of services, transform them, and output the results to diverse network destinations.

• Over TCP and/or SSL/TLS.

Timing is controlled by the monitored node/device.

Many post- and cross-processing tasks can be made on the monitored node/device.

Direct access to log files

Using any remote access to remote files.

• Requires special permissions.

SSH/SCP, SFTP, etc...

Timing is controlled by a central point.

Requires all heavy post- and cross-processing in a central point.