Well, I am just a user of syslog-ng. When I was using it as a Relay, it was treating '@' a valid character in HOSTNAME field of syslog message. I have no issues with that! I just want to know which RFC states '@' a valid HOSTNAME character. RFC 3164 doesn't state but refers to one more RFC. I couldn't find the right info there. In summary, all I need to know is the Reference to RFC which states '@' can be valid hostname character. If possible, I would also like to see reference for valid character Set for HOSTNAME in syslog message. cheers +D --- "Geller, Sandor (IT)" <Sandor.Geller@morganstanley.com> wrote:
Is '@' a valid character in HOSTNAME field of syslog message? If YES, I am looking for an RFC reference. At least, SyslogNG treats '@' as valid while relaying such message.
Looks like you haven't seen chain_hostnames() in action. So check that option, and you will be enlightened why syslog-ng accepts @ in the hostnames :)
regards,
Sandor
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