How to Capture the Syslog From a Cisco Concentrator

The Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator is a functional unit that is used to channel data sources together through a specified path. The concentrator can also be used to connect a virtual private network. The administrator of the network can use the Cisco concentrator software to configure settings that affect all client computers. For example, when compiling a search using the concentrator software, you can use the Class settings to make sure all syslog program messages are captured in a similar search.

Instructions

1. Open the Cisco Concentrator application on your computer. Click on the “Configuration” option from the top toolbar menu.

2. Click on the “System” option and then choose the “Events” option. Click on the “Classes” option and the Classes screen appears.

3. Click on the “Add” button. Select a class from the drop-down menu next to the “Class Name” field.

4. Click on the box next to the “Enable” field so that it’s selected. Click on the drop-down menu next to the “Events to Log” field and select the “1-13” option.

5. Click on the drop-down menu next to the “Events to Syslog” field and select the “1-13” option. All syslog events will then be captured.

References

• Cisco: Troubleshooting Connection Problems on the VPN 3000 Concentrator
• PTG Media: Using Syslog
• Microsoft TechNet: Cisco Concentrator