Kiwi Harvester

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Kiwi Harvester is a free application that listens for data via the computer's serial interface and converts the data received into standard syslog messages. The messages are then forwarded via the UDP protocol to a central logging server such as Kiwi Syslog Server.

The Kiwi Harvester allows you to integrate non-ethernet enabled devices into your central logging system. Such devices include: PBX call logging systems, main frame computers, remote sensing devices and router console ports.

Kiwi Harvester is installed as a Windows NT service and runs on Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows 2003.

The application has a small footprint and is easily and quickly configured via an ini text file.

The purpose of the Kiwi Harvester is to enable non-ethernet and non syslog capable devices to send their notification messages to a central logging server such as Kiwi Syslog Server.

Typical uses might include:

•	Forwarding of router console messages for out of band notification.

•	Forwarding of PBX call records for billing purposes.

•	Forwarding of messages from a remote sensing device or PLC device.

•	Out of band messaging for a secure firewall. (Redirect the logging output to the serial port)

•	Capturing of redirected printer output. (Printer port set to Com1)

To download or find our more information about the Kiwi Harvester please visit the SolarWinds website