Splunk Connect for Syslog is an open source packaged solution for getting data into Splunk using syslog-ng (OSE) and the Splunk HTTP event Collector.

Splunk Connect for Syslog (SC4S) is a community project focused on reducing the pain of getting syslog data sources into Splunk. The primary pain points SC4S addresses include the following…

• Shortage of deep syslog expertise in the community
• Inconsistency between syslog server deployments creates a support challenge
• Data sources tagged with catch-all sourcetype “syslog” which limits Splunk analytics
• Uneven data distribution between Splunk indexers impacts search performance
• Splunk Connect for Syslog should be used by any Splunk customer needing to onboard data sources via syslog to Splunk.

For full usage instructions, please visit the Splunk Connect for Syslog documentation pages over at readthedocs.

Splunk Connect for Syslog is an open source product developed by Splunkers with contributions from the community of partners and customers. This unique product will be enhanced, maintained and supported by the community, led by Splunkers with deep subject matter expertise. The primary reason why Splunk is taking this approach is to push product development closer to those that use and depend upon it. This direct connection will help us all be more successful and move at a rapid pace.

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Please use the GitHub issue tracker to submit bugs or request enhancements: https://github.com/splunk/splunk-connect-for-syslog/issues

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We welcome feedback and contributions from the community! Please see our contribution guidelines for more information on how to get involved.

• Configuration and documentation licensed subject to CC0

• Code and scripts licensed subject to BSD-2-Clause

• Third Party Red Hat Universal Base Image see License

• Third Party Syslog-NG (OSE) License