The concepts of AxoSyslog

How AxoSyslog works: message structure and representation, value-pairs, global objects, modes of operation, timezones, and high availability.

This chapter discusses the technical concepts of AxoSyslog.

The philosophy of AxoSyslog

Logging with AxoSyslog

Modes of operation

Global objects

Timezones and daylight saving

Product licensing

High availability support

The structure of a log message

Message representation in AxoSyslog

Structuring macros, metadata, and other value-pairs

Things to consider when forwarding messages between AxoSyslog hosts

Last modified September 23, 2026: Adds frontmatter descriptions to top-level sections (a27cc77e)