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How can I configure a syslog server on a SonicWall firewall?
09/09/2021 
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Description
This article provides information on how to setup a syslog server on a SonicWall firewall. Please note: this is different than setting up an app flow server.
Resolution
Pre-requisite:
- Must have GMS server or On-Prem Analytics server installed and configured.
- Have an Address Object Created on the Firewall for SonicWall Analytics system.
Resolution for SonicOS 7.X
This release includes significant user interface changes and many new features that are different from the SonicOS 6.5 and earlier firmware. The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 7.X firmware.
- Navigate to Device|
- Select the Name or IP address of the Syslog server from the dropdown.
- Select Syslog Format as 'Enhanced'.
- Click ‘OK’.
Resolution for SonicOS 6.5
This release includes significant user interface changes and many new features that are different from the SonicOS 6.2 and earlier firmware. The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 6.5 firmware.
Configuration
- Login to the SonicWall firewall as admin.
- Navigate to Manage | Log Settings | SYSLOG .
- Under Syslog tab, Click on the Add button.
- Select the Name or IP address of the Syslog server from the dropdown.
- Select Syslog Format as 'Enhanced'.
- Click ‘OK’.
- After a couple of seconds, newly added Syslog server will show up.
NOTE: To set syslog settings using templates, please follow: 191018135555494.
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