Severity

Sets the syslog severity for lines read from the file.

This parameter applies to imfile: Text File Input Module.

Name:

Severity

Scope:

input

Type:

word

Default:

notice

Required?:

no

Introduced:

at least 5.x, possibly earlier

Description

The syslog severity to be assigned to lines read. It can be specified in textual form (for example info or warning) or as a number (for example 6 for info). Textual form is recommended.

Input usage

input(type="imfile" Severity="notice")

Notes

Legacy names (for reference)

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

  • $InputFileSeverity — maps to Severity (status: legacy)

See also

See also imfile: Text File Input Module.

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