rsyslog

High-performance log ingestion and ETL engine

rsyslog

High-performance log ingestion and ETL engine

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Rsyslog Windows Agent 8.3 Released

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We have just released Rsyslog Windows Agent 8.3, bringing enhanced interoperability, modern configuration options, and deep operational visibility to our professional Windows-to-Linux logging bridge.

A major highlight of this release is the introduction of YAML configuration support. By adding file-based YAML support for service configuration files, rsyslog Windows Agent now allows administrators to utilize human-readable, industry-standard formatting for their configuration logic. This facilitates easier integration with DevOps toolchains and simplifies the management of complex forwarding rules across diverse Windows environments.

Operational transparency has also been significantly improved with the addition of Runtime Metrics. Administrators can now enable a dedicated HTTPS query endpoint to access real-time service metrics. This feature allows for the direct monitoring of event throughput and service health, making it simple to pull performance data into centralized monitoring systems.

Furthermore, rsyslog Windows Agent 8.3 is ready for the next generation of infrastructure with enhanced Windows Server 2025 support, including improved message fallback and custom-channel cleanup within the Event Monitor service.

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RSyslog Windows Agent 8.1 Released

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Adiscon is pleased to announce the release of Rsyslog Windows Agent 8.1.

This release brings significant improvements to the platform’s reliability and functionality. The Mail Action has been modernized with improved SMTP logic and better error handling for email delivery.

Key security and stability improvements include fixes for memory leaks in the REGEX Filter and file compression systems, as well as enhanced timestamp processing to prevent conversion errors. Event Log monitoring now supports microseconds precision for improved compliance with RFC standards.

Detailed information can be found in the version history.

Version 8.1 is a free download. Customers with existing 7.x keys can contact our Sales department for upgrade prices. If you have a valid Upgrade Insurance ID, you can request a free new key by sending your Upgrade Insurance ID to sales@adiscon.com. Please note that the download enables the free 30-day trial version if used without a key – so you can right now go ahead and evaluate it.

RSyslog Windows Agent 8.0 Released

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Release Date: 2025-01-23

Build-IDs: Service 8.0.0.230, Client 8.0.0.320

Enhancements

  • DTLS Action: Added support for DTLS Action to enhance secure logging capabilities over the UDP protocol.
  • Property Engine: Added microseconds support to timestamps for improved precision (When parsing RFC 5424 timestamps).
  • OpenSSL: Updated OpenSSL library to a newer version and added TLS v1.3 compatibility testing.
  • RELP Action: Introduced custom output encoding options for improved flexibility.

Bugfixes

  • Syslog Action: Fixed memory leak in RFX5424 Syslog Header processing.
  • File Action: Improved handling for “LogRotation by time of the day” to prevent duplicate log rotations on the same day after restart.
  • Engine: Fixed invalid parameter issue during char-to-wchar_t conversion.

You can download Free Trial Version of RSyslog Windows Agent.

RSyslog Windows Agent 8.0 Released

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Adiscon is pleased to announce the release of Rsyslog Windows Agent 8.0.0 Build 230.

This update focuses on enhancing functionality and modernizing the platform. It introduces DTLS Action support, enabling secure logging over UDP, and adds microseconds to timestamps, improving RFC5424 compliance. The OpenSSL library has been upgraded, ensuring compatibility with the latest security protocols, including TLS v1.3.

For greater flexibility, RELP Action now supports custom output encoding.

Detailed information can be found in the version history.

Version 8.0 is a free download. Customers with existing 7.x keys can contact our Sales department for upgrade prices. If you have a valid Upgrade Insurance ID, you can request a free new key by sending your Upgrade Insurance ID to sales@adiscon.com. Please note that the download enables the free 30-day trial version if used without a key – so you can right now go ahead and evaluate it.

RSyslog Windows Agent 7.5c Released

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Adiscon is pleased to announce the release of Rsyslog Windows Agent 7.5c Build 228.

This update enhances the stability and performance of our log processing services. Key improvements include a fix for a memory leak in RFC5424 Syslog Header processing.

Detailed information can be found in the version history.

Version 7.5b is a free download. Customers with existing 6.x keys can contact our Sales department for upgrade prices. If you have a valid Upgrade Insurance ID, you can request a free new key by sending your Upgrade Insurance ID to sales@adiscon.com. Please note that the download enables the free 30-day trial version if used without a key – so you can right now go ahead and evaluate it.
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