RE: syslog server- how to on Linux

["Rick Darsey" <rdarsey () aims1 com>]

I usually just view or edit the /usr/adm/syslog file, or the /var/adm/syslog
file. It is easier that way, at least to me.

There are several interfaces that will let you view the system logs, but I
have not found any that I like.

Rick

-----Original Message-----
From: netsec novice [mailto:netsec9 () hotmail com]
Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 2:35 PM
To: security-basics () securityfocus com
Subject: syslog server- how to on Linux


I'm hoping I don't generate flames because this is somewhat off-topic but I
have been googling for a while and I'm not getting the answer I'm looking
for.  I need information on how I view or set up syslog on a Linux platform
(specifically SuSE 8.1)  I am BRAND new to Linux and purchased SuSE to force
myself to learn.  My first project is to set it up as a syslog security
server.  Yes - I have also done man syslog.  I am familiar with syslog
servers (Kiwi) in the windows environment.  What is the method to viewing
logs on Linux?  Typing syslogd at the command line tells me that syslogd is
already running but I don't see it listening as a service when I type
netstat -an.  Any help is appreciated... a direction for information if you
just think I'm an idiot is fine too.
thanks
N

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