Description:
Log daemon with advanced processing pipeline and a wide range of I/O methods
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 4.10.1@4
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Tracked Since: Dec 23, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@syslogng |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: System utilities
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Tags:
logging
syslog
monitoring
devops
system-utilities
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Install:
brew install syslog-ng
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About:
syslog-ng is a high-performance, open-source log management solution that collects, parses, and structures log data from diverse sources. It features a flexible configuration language and powerful correlation capabilities for transforming and enriching log events. The tool reliably forwards processed logs to various destinations including files, databases, and SIEM systems.
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Key Features:
- Advanced log parsing and filtering with a flexible configuration language
- High-performance, multi-threaded architecture for high-throughput logging
- Support for diverse sources and destinations (files, network, databases, Kafka)
- TLS encryption and reliable message buffering for secure log transfer
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Use Cases:
- Centralized log collection from distributed servers and network devices
- Pre-processing and normalization of logs before sending to a SIEM or analytics platform
- Reliable log forwarding with buffering and encryption in enterprise environments
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Alternatives:
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rsyslog
– Standard Linux syslog daemon; syslog-ng offers more powerful filtering and parsing capabilities.
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Fluentd
– CNCF project with extensive plugin ecosystem; syslog-ng is often considered lighter and faster for core syslog tasks.
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