Dear syslog-ng users,
This is the 138th issue of syslog-ng Insider, a monthly newsletter that brings you syslog-ng-related news.
NEWS
Automatic configuration of the syslog-ng wildcard-file() source
Reading files and monitoring directories became a lot more efficient in recent syslog-ng releases. However, it is also needed manual configuration. Version 4.11 of syslog-ng can automatically configure the optimal setting for both.
https://www.syslog-ng.com/community/b/blog/posts/automatic-configuration-of…
What to fix next in syslog-ng?
Version 4.11 of syslog-ng will feature a brand-new Kafka source. While it is being tested and reviewed, we are working on reducing the number of open issues. What should be fixed next?
https://www.syslog-ng.com/community/b/blog/posts/what-to-fix-next-in-syslog…
UDP reliability improved in syslog-ng Debian packaging
UDP log collection is a legacy feature that does not provide any security or reliability, but is still in wide use. You can improve its reliability using eBPF on Linux in recent syslog-ng versions. Support for eBPF was added to Debian packages while preparing for the 4.11.0 syslog-ng release.
https://www.syslog-ng.com/community/b/blog/posts/udp-reliability-improved-i…
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Peter Czanik (CzP) <peter.czanik(a)oneidentity.com>
One Identity (Balabit) / syslog-ng upstream
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