The database options are always being improved. It is recommended you download the latest version of Kiwi Syslog Server from our downloads page.

Below is a step by step guide explaining how to have Kiwi Syslog Server log to a MS SQL database..

1. Create a "Log to ODBC database" action.
2. Set the DSN name to the system DSN you have created. You can use the browse button to select from the DSNs listed on the system.
3. Enter a table name that you want to create
4. Select the database type from the drop down list. Choose Kiwi SQL format ISO.
5. Press the create table button. This will erase any existing table and create a new one with all the standard fields.
6. Press the test button to generate a test message. Do this a couple of times.
7. Press the query table button. This will show you the entries in the table.

You only need to use a custom database type if you want to modify the field names or formats. More details on the Kiwi ISO format can be found in the help file.

To log to different databases, you will need to use a separate rule, filter and action for each database. You can split the traffic based on host name, or message facility. Just have all the routers send on Local0, all the switches on Local1 and all the firewalls on Local2. Then use priority filters to split the messages.

For example:

Rule #1
Action: Display (displays all messages - no filters)

Rule #2
Filter: Priority: Local0, all levels
Action: Log to ODBC: DSN=Routers

Rule #3
Filter: Priority: Local1, all levels
Action: Log to ODBC: DSN=Switches

Rule #4
Filter: Priority: Local2, all levels
Action: Log to ODBC: DSN=Firewalls

You can either use a separate DSN and database for each rule, or just specify a different table in the same database. The choice is up to you.

If you still have issues after following the instructions provided, then please use the technical support form to receive further assistance.