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Configure the syslogd Interface

The SYSLOGD parameter group configures the region as a destination for selected messages from the local syslogd. syslogd passes selected messages to the region using a USS named pipe (or FIFO special file).

Follow these steps:

1. Enter the /PARMS panel shortcut.

   The list of parameter groups appears.

2. Find the SYSLOGD parameter group, and enter U next to it.
3. Specify the field values:
   1. In the Enable SYSLOGD Interface field, specify YES.
   2. In the Log Messages field, specify YES to write the messages to the activity log.

      Note: The logged messages help you define your event detectors.

   3. In the Named Pipe field, specify the absolute path name of the pipe that you specify in the syslogd configuration file.
4. Press F6 (Action).

   The region creates the named pipe, starts a pipe receiver, and reinitializes syslogd. The region starts to receive the selected syslogd messages.

5. Press F3 (File).

   You save the parameter group. At a region startup, the saved group tells the region to start the pipe receiver and reinitialize syslogd.