Rsyslog Windows Agent 8.2 Released
A new version of the rsyslog Windows Agent is now available, version 8.2. This update delivers targeted stability improvements, performance optimizations for high-throughput environments, and enhanced compatibility with modern Windows operating systems.
Core Service & Engine Enhancements
High-Load Connection & Performance Optimizations
This release significantly improves the agent’s resilience under heavy traffic. Incoming TCP connections now benefit from an increased listen backlog and more reliable handling during connection spikes. Furthermore, timestamp processing across log messages is more reliable, backed by faster parsing for common log timestamp formats. Rule search expression evaluation has also been optimized for greater speed, accompanied by updated documentation.
Stability & Message Handling
Filter rule evaluation has been stabilized to resolve edge-case issues during message processing. Output formatting logic has been refined to ensure predictable message content preparation prior to forwarding or storage. In addition, character set conversions are now clearer and more consistent across operations.
Operating System Compatibility & Diagnostics
Configuration validation has been tightened to ensure reliable loading of configuration version details. Windows Event Log handling has been updated to ensure event category names render correctly on modern operating systems, including Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025. Finally, diagnostic and debug error messages now display correctly across all supported languages and character encodings.
Download
The new release is available for immediate download through the official page: