If your organization uses Syslog, you can configure Rancher to send it Kubernetes logs. Afterwards, you can log into your Syslog server to view logs.

Prerequisite: You must have a Syslog server configured.

If you are using rsyslog, please make sure your rsyslog authentication mode is x509/name.

Syslog Server Configuration

  1. In the Endpoint field, enter the IP address and port for your Syslog server. Additionally, in the dropdown, select the protocol that your Syslog server uses.

  2. In the Program field, enter the name of the application sending logs to your Syslog server, e.g. Rancher.

  3. If you are using a cloud logging service, e.g. Sumologic, enter a Token that authenticates with your Syslog server. You will need to create this token in the cloud logging service.

  4. Select a Log Severity for events that are logged to the Syslog server. For more information on each severity level, see the Syslog protocol documentation.

Encryption Configuration

If your Syslog server is using TCP protocol and uses TLS, you need to select Use TLS and complete the Encryption Configuration form.




  2. Select whether or not you want to verify your SSL.
