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• How to create custom syslog rules based on RAW data

  Answer When referring to Syslog messages, raw data is only a text string.  You will be attempting to match phrases within the text string when creating or editing processing rules for archive. Note: B...

• Creating Custom Syslog Rule Sets for Non-Supported Devices

  Overview This article provides a step-by-step process on creating custom Syslog rule sets for non-supported devices. Process Should you wish to monitor a device which is not predefined within the GFI ...

• Creating GFI EventsManager Custom Processing Rules

  Overview This article provides an answer to the query: How to create GFI EventsManager custom processing rules? Process Using the Event Browser to identify fields The GFI Events Browser enables you to...

• Editing Synchronization Options in GFI EventsManager

  Overview This article provides a step-by-step process on editing synchronization options in GFI EventsManager. Process GFI EventsManager enables you to synchronize domains with event sources groups. W...

• Encrypting or Decrypting an Existing Database in GFI EventsManager

  Overview This article provides a step-by-step process on encrypting or decrypting an existing database in GFI EventsManager. Process In EventsManager 2012 and newer versions, encryption can only be en...

• Excluding Specific Event Sources in the Synchronization Option of GFI EventsManager

  Overview This article provides a step-by-step process on excluding specific event sources in the synchronization option of GFI EventsManager.   Process Open the GFI EventsManager console. Navigate to ...

• Exporting Events to a SQL Database

  Overview A new feature has been introduced in EventsManager 2012 SR1 that allows for the exporting of events to a SQL database. This new database cannot be selected for archiving or reporting purposes...

• Exporting/Moving Reports from One GFI EventsManager Installation to Another

  Overview This article provides a step-by-step process on exporting/moving reports from one GFI EventsManager installation to another. Process To move/export custom reports from one GFI EventsManager s...

• Gathering Troubleshooter Logs for GFI EventsManager

  Overview When faced with an issue and seeking support, users need to first open a case, by submitting a request to GFI Support. In the process of resolution, GFI Technical Support Representative may r...

• Generating a Status Report in GFI EventsManager

  Overview This article provides step-by-step processes in generating a status report in the GFI EventsManager. Process Using the EventsManager Console Open GFI EventsManager Console. In the Status tab,...