Syslog Storage

The syslog storage is a reliable and efficient file-based database that keeps all the collected syslog messages.

The directory structure of the syslog storage is not intended for manual modification. Please do not make any changes unless it is advised by our support personnel.

Creating Syslog Storage

Syslog Watcher creates the default syslog storage right after installation: C:\ProgramData\SyslogStorage.

When you change the folder path, the Syslog Watcher server creates the structure in a new place, so you don’t have to worry about creating it manually.

Storage Configuration

Settings - Syslog Storage

Copying/Moving Syslog Storage

Make sure Syslog Watcher Server is not running, and there are no open instances of Syslog Watcher Manager before copying/moving.

You can copy/move the entire syslog storage folder to a new location.

Deleting Syslog Storage

  1. Stop Syslog Watcher Server and close all instances of Syslog Watcher Manager.

  2. Delete the syslog storage folder.

  3. (optional) Start Syslog Watcher Server to recreate the syslog storage folder with a blank structure.