A syslog server is a logging server that allows for the centralized collection of syslog messages, known as events, from a variety of networking devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls, in addition to servers running a variety of operating systems.
| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server | 1.4% |
| Wazuh | 7.5% |
| Splunk Enterprise Security | 6.8% |
| Other | 84.3% |
SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server was previously known as Kiwi Syslog Server.
| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Network Security Engineer at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees | 3.5 | I primarily use SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server for auditing by organizing logs with color and font variations to identify issues quickly. However, the Windows log forwarder needs improvements, as it isn't user-friendly and impacts functionality. |
| CISO at LGPDNOW | 5.0 | I primarily use SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server for network mapping and gaining insights into enterprise networks lacking visibility. Its valuable features include network mapping and simplified configuration management, though there's a need for on-premises solutions and improved regional support. |
| Team Leader - Telecom & Network at 2B Operating Co. | 4.0 | I use SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server for network syslog management due to its simplicity and color-coded log presentation. However, I wish for new logs to be visible without a new browser and for emergency email notifications. |
| Assistant Manager NOC and Infrastructure at NiFT | 3.0 | I use Kiwi Syslog Server version 9.8.1 on-premises with three other infrastructure engineers. It effectively filters logs into different levels, but the search function needs improvement to make finding IPs easier. |
| IT System Administrator at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees | 4.0 | We use SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server for log management, finding it stable and scalable, and we recommend it. However, Windows integration is complex, and technical support is poor, with no response to tickets. |
| SOC Analyst at a maritime company with 51-200 employees | 4.0 | I am evaluating Kiwi Syslog Server and value its security log alerting. It's stable, scalable, and easy to set up. However, I seek a more customizable dashboard and SMS alerts, rating it 8/10. |
| CISO at LGPDNOW | 4.5 | I find SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server valuable for its performance and management, and it integrates well. However, I think the price could be reduced. I haven't considered other solutions or cloud providers for this task. |
