graylog documentation

1. What is Graylog used for?
2. How do you implement Graylog?
3. What is Graylog input?
4. How do I open Graylog source?
5. Who uses Graylog?
6. Is Graylog a SIEM?
7. How do I check Graylog logs?
8. How do I collect syslog?
9. How do I send Graylog to Rsyslog?
10. How do I send a message to Graylog?
11. How do I create a stream in Graylog?
12. How do I add a device to Graylog?

What is Graylog used for?

Graylog is a leading centralized log management solution built to open standards for capturing, storing, and enabling real-time analysis of terabytes of machine data. We deliver a better user experience by making analysis ridiculously fast and efficient using a more cost-effective and flexible architecture.

How do you implement Graylog?

How to Setup Graylog as a Syslog Server

1. Fill out the details by selecting the node to start the listener on, or select the Global option, then pick the port for the listener to start on. ...
2. Click Save and the input should start up, noted with a green “1 RUNNING” box next to the name.

What is Graylog input?

What are Graylog message inputs? ¶ Message inputs are the Graylog parts responsible for accepting log messages. Some default messages types are available by default in Graylog. ... After choosing the input type in the Graylog web interface at System / Inputs , the input is launched without a restart of Graylog.

How do I open Graylog source?

1. Select your installation package.

1. Linux. Install Graylog via our DEB or RPM packages.
2. OVA (1.2 GB) Test out, start out, play with Graylog in VMWare. NOT FOR PRODUCTION.
3. TGZ (125 MB) Hardcore mode. Just give me the files!

Who uses Graylog?

131 companies reportedly use Graylog in their tech stacks, including Bitpanda, CircleCI, and Fiverr.

• Bitpanda.
• CircleCI.
• Fiverr.
• Craftbase.
• Yousign.
• Justmop.
• Wongnai.
• platform.

Is Graylog a SIEM?

Enhance capabilities and strengthen security by combining SIEM and log management. ... Or if you use a centralized help desk system don't need dedicated incident management ticketing capabilities, use Graylog as your SIEM!

How do I check Graylog logs?

Inputs tell Graylog which port to listen on and which protocol to use when receiving logs. We 'll add a Syslog UDP input, which is a commonly used logging protocol. When you visit http://your_server_ip:9000 in your browser, you'll see a login page.

How do I collect syslog?

Setup the Syslog collector

1. Download the latest Syslog Watcher.
2. Install in the regular “next -> next -> finish” fashion.
3. Open the program from the “start menu”.
4. When prompted to select the mode of operation, select: “Manage local Syslog server”.
5. If prompted by Windows UAC, approve the administrative rights request.

How do I send Graylog to Rsyslog?

The above configuration should be placed as new file ending in . conf in /etc/rsyslog. d/ and rsyslog should be restarted. In addition the port 514 on the Graylog server need to be reachable from the sending server.

How do I send a message to Graylog?

Sending logs to Graylog

You can use the graylog2() destination and a Graylog Extended Log Format (GELF) template to send syslog messages to Graylog.

How do I create a stream in Graylog?

Create a new stream with these rules, selecting the option to match all rules:

1. Field level must be greater than 4.
2. Field source must match regular expression ^database-host-\d+

How do I add a device to Graylog?

The Graylog Inputs window is where you add new clients. Click Launch New Input and fill out the following information (Figure B):
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