Requirements of the Syslog protocol (TLS1.2/RFC5424)
The Syslog protocol (TLS1.2/RFC5424) requires the following:
Operation confirmed Syslog server (rsyslog version 4.6.2)
Syslog server certificate. The IP address of the Syslog server in "Subject Alternative Name: IP Address" of the Syslog server certificate.
Client certificate. Upload the following:
|
Certificate type |
Format |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
Syslog server root certificate |
X.509 |
Obtain the Syslog server root certificate from the server administrator. |
|
Client certificate |
PKCS#12 |
Convert the Syslog server client certificate that is signed by a Certificate Authority (CA) to PKCS#12 format. |
Each certificate has an expiry date, after which you are prevented from connecting to the Syslog server. Note the expiration dates when preparing certificates.
Contact the Syslog server administrator for the following:
Password set up in the PKCS#12-format client certificate
More information about the certificates