Facility

Sets the syslog facility for messages read from this file.

This parameter applies to imfile: Text File Input Module.

Name:

Facility

Scope:

input

Type:

word

Default:

local0

Required?:

no

Introduced:

at least 5.x, possibly earlier

Description

The syslog facility to be assigned to messages read from this file. It can be specified in textual form (for example local0) or as a number (for example 16). Textual form is recommended.

Input usage

input(type="imfile" Facility="local0")

Notes

Legacy names (for reference)

Historic names/directives for compatibility. Do not use in new configs.

  • $InputFileFacility — maps to Facility (status: legacy)

See also

See also imfile: Text File Input Module.

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