Field Description
Facility Enter the syslog facility on the host.
This is only required if the Log Host is a Unix computer.
Possible values: ,, D
.
The default value is ,,.
Time Stamp Select the format of the time stamp in the syslog.
Possible values:
• - (default value): No system time indicated.
• / : System time without date.
• 4" H / : System time with date.
Protocol Select the protocol for the transfer of syslog messages. Note
that the syslog server must support the protocol.
Possible values:
• 64 (default value)
• /+
Type of Messages Select the message type.
Possible values:
• 5 " H "$ (default value)
• 5 "
• "$
12.2 IP Accounting
In modern networks, information about the type and number of data packets sent and re-
ceived over the network connections is often collected for commercial reasons. This inform-
ation is extremely important for Internet Service Providers that bill their customers by data
volume.
However, there are also non-commercial reasons for detailed network accounting. If, for
example, you manage a server that provides different kinds of network services, it is useful
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