Log collection, structuring and processing

Details Log collection, structuring and processing Log collection, structuring and processing

2010-01-25

2011-10-04

Breene, John E (Department: 2162)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

File or database maintenance

Synchronization

C707S648000, C707S769000, C709S203000, C709S207000, C709S224000, C714S039000, C714S048000, C714S057000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08032489

ABSTRACT:
The present invention generally relates to log message processing such that events can be detected and alarms can be generated. For example, log messages are generated by a variety of network platforms (e.g., Windows servers, Linux servers, UNIX servers, databases, workstations, etc.). Often, relatively large numbers of logs are generated from these platforms in different formats. A log manager described herein collects such log data using various protocols (e.g., Syslog, SNMP, SMTP, etc.) to determine events. That is, the log manager may communicate with the network platforms using appropriate protocols to collect log messages therefrom. The log manager may then determine events (e.g., unauthorized access, logins, etc.) from the log data and transfer the events to an event manager. The event manager may analyze the events and determine whether alarms should be generated therefrom.

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