Device Configuration
This section describes about configuring Network Advisor as a syslog server for each device to be monitored.
On an OmniSwitch:
For OmniSwitches the following commands are automatically pushed when an OmniSwitch is added into the Device Management page. When new switches are added, or the syslog port, or application FQDN/IP gets changed, the application tries to automatically update the switch’s syslog configuration. It is recommended to check the log (/var/log/netadv/netadv.log) to confirm that all switches were updated properly.
-> swlog output socket <ip_address> 10514 vrf-name <vrf>-> interfaces ddm enable-> interfaces ddm-trap enable
Note that the application is taking into account syslog messages received from device IP addresses configured in the Device Management table. If a switch is running with several IP interfaces, you can force the syslog packets to be generated from a specific IP interface with the following command:
-> ip service source-ip <interface-name> swlog
On Stellar APs:
If running in Cluster mode, go to System->Syslog.
Note: In Cluster mode only syslog UDP Port 514 is supported.
If running in OV2500/OVCLOUD mode, go to OmniVista -> Network -> AP REGISTRATION -> AP Group -> edit the AP Group section:
Log Remote set to On.
Syslog Server IP <ip_address> Port 10514.
On third-party device:
On a third-party device, the user must configure it to send syslog to OmniVista Network Advisor. The configuration can be tested quickly, as the device's status is updated on the device configuration page as soon as Network Advisor receives a syslog. The user has the discretion to configure the device as needed.
OmniVista Network Advisor Configuration Guidelines
Configure Network Advisor as a syslog server for each device to be monitored.
Network Advisor does not perform a ‘write memory’ on the OmniSwitch so Network Advisor configuration changes, such as syslog configurations, could be lost after a reboot. Manually save the configuration to the OmniSwitch.
It is suggested to use NTP to provide a unified time source for all connected devices. This will provide accurate timestamping, detection, and remediation of issues.