Send Syslog Message

The Send Syslog Message activity creates a message on the Syslog server that you specify. You can use this activity to create audit logs on the Syslog server that document any problems that occur while trying to correct issues using an automated runbook.

Configuring the Send Syslog Message Activity

Use the following information to configure the Send Syslog Message activity.

Details Tab

Settings	Configuration Instructions
Computer	Enter the name of the computer that contains the Syslog server that you're writing the message to. You can also use the ellipsis (...) button to browse for the computer.
Text	Enter the message of the event log entry.
Priority	Select the priority from the dropdown menu that is appropriate for this message.
Facility	Select the facility from the dropdown menu that is appropriate for this message.

Published Data

The following table lists the published data items.

Item	Description
Computer	The computer where the Syslog server is located.
Priority	The priority of the message.
Facility	The facility that the message belongs to.
Message	The text of the message.