ruleBase¶

Sets the rulebase file used for normalization.

This parameter applies to Log Message Normalization Module (mmnormalize).

Name:: ruleBase
Scope:: action
Type:: word
Default:: none
Required?:: yes
Introduced:: at least 6.1.2, possibly earlier

Description¶

Specifies which rulebase file is to use. If there are multiple mmnormalize instances, each one can use a different file. However, a single instance can use only a single file. This parameter or rule MUST be given, because normalization can only happen based on a rulebase. It is recommended that an be found in the liblognorm manual.

Action usage¶

action(type="mmnormalize" ruleBase="/path/to/rulebase.rb")

Legacy names (for reference)¶

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

$mmnormalizeRuleBase — maps to ruleBase (status: legacy)

See also¶

See also Log Message Normalization Module (mmnormalize).

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