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Figure 4.46
Setting host syslog
settings via the
host's command line
A third option for setting the host's syslog settings is to capture and propagate them through
the Host Proi le feature. The easiest way to do this is to coni gure the i rst host via its advanced
settings in the vSphere Web Client and then use that as a reference host to apply the settings to
other hosts.
However the hosts are coni gured for the Syslog Collector, their i rewall needs the appropri-
ate ports opened so they can communicate with the Collector. To do this, as seen in Figure 4.47,
take the following action:
1.
In the vSphere Web Client, select the host.
2.
Select the Manage tab, then the Settings subtab.
3.
Under System, select Security Proi le from the left-hand menu and click the Edit button in
the top right.
4.
Scroll down the list of named services until you i nd the syslog entry and select the
check box.
(Optional) You can also restrict the IP address or IP range.
Figure 4.47
Opening up the
fi rewall ports to
communicate with
the Syslog Collector
