Tail of Syslog report reveals the n most recent UNIX and Linux device system log ("syslog") messages recorded (also referred to as the "tail") for devices you select. This report enables quick access to the last known events to occur on UNIX and Linux host devices on your network.

Understand column data. The default view of each report contains a grid with the following columns:

  • Date. Date and time of event.
  • Syslog Type. Severity of message.
  • Payload. Full syslog message.
Note: Syslog listener with the appropriate credentials must be enabled in order for this report to show syslog messages from UNIX and Linux devices in your network. For more information, see Working with Credentials.
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Generate a report

Choose Device. Choose one or more host devices.

Choose time constraints. (,) Choose times. (For recently observed measurements, select Last Polled from the Date Range drop down list.)

Filter and reduce by row and by column. Sort and remove columns, group rows based on specific column values, and remove unwanted information from the table.

This report only returns Tail of Syslog metrics for devices that already have the appropriate WMI or SNMP credentials.

  • Export report data

    Report data can be exported from WhatsUp Gold, reused, and distributed in multiple formats. Select Expand () from the Dashboard Options () menu. After the report has been expanded, select the Export Data icon to access the following options:

    • HTML. Generate and download a .htm file presenting your report data as it appears in the WhatsUp Gold user interface.
    • Excel. Generate and download a .xml spreadsheet containing your report data.
    • CSV. Generate and download a .csv file containing your report data.
    • Text. Generate and download a .txt file containing your report data.
    • Schedule Export. Set a recurring date and time, format, and email destination for report data export.