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Tableau [Private Offer Only] vs rsyslog server comparison

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rsyslog server
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
11th
Average Rating
9.4
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
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Tableau [Private Offer Only]
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
497th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
2
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Esther Sultaana - PeerSpot reviewer
Storage Consultant Storage at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Centralized logging has transformed infrastructure monitoring and supports proactive recovery
The best features that rsyslog server offers include the ability to filter, tag, and rewrite logs, with logs stored in databases and files, then forwarded to various destinations such as SIEM or files as needed. Of course, the client sends the logs. Out of those features, I find myself relying most heavily on the logging capabilities it pulls from everything that is connected to Unix or Linux boxes, allowing me to see any particular issues or errors that may be occurring. The logs are stored in files or databases and they can be forwarded to me, even emailed directly. rsyslog server has positively impacted my organization, particularly with disaster recovery logging, where alerts for failures allow me to see failover events and any replication issues, especially within managed healthcare environments. It can indeed be used for HIPAA, pulling data from the entire infrastructure including Unix and Linux servers, network devices, firewalls, and storage arrays. Regarding how rsyslog server has improved efficiency and compliance, it provides insight into what's happening within the infrastructure as a high-performance systems log daemon receiving logs from the entirety of the network through UDP and TCP, writing to files, databases, or SIEM systems. It's user-friendly for Unix and Linux admins or engineers because it's been familiar for so long, and it certainly is not outdated.
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Data Strategist at Data Catalyst
Visual analytics has transformed national statistics strategies and empowers broad data collaboration
The learning curve part could be improved. Once you start using Tableau [Private Offer Only], you do not have a problem, but if you are new, that aspect hits you immediately and confuses you. Additionally, if natural language processing were incorporated, it would make life easier for users looking to quickly get insights from their data. Currently, I am linking KNIME and Tableau [Private Offer Only] because there are many things you can do easily with KNIME, and Tableau Prep could be better. Tableau [Private Offer Only] Prep does impact data readiness, but it is difficult to train others using it compared to using KNIME for data cleansing. It is good if you know what you are doing. I believe the focus should be on improving the AI side of Tableau [Private Offer Only] so I can load my data dictionary and business glossary for better assistance in my analyses. The learning curve for data cleansing is not ideal as it could be. People new to Tableau [Private Offer Only] often confuse dimensions and measures, which could be simplified through explanations or even tooltips.

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Pros

"The easy configuration and quick monitoring of rsyslog server help me in my day-to-day work as it saves my time and makes my troubleshooting easier."
"These features make my day-to-day work easier and more efficient because whenever I find any failure or boot problems in a client machine, I can easily identify the issue."
"Rsyslog server's AI capabilities depict it as a data pipeline feeding AI systems, working hand in hand with AI for anomaly detection, ops automation, and log analysis through the collected syslog data."
"The impact of rsyslog server on my organization has been positive, making processes easier, faster, and more reliable, as before its integration with the firewall, we lacked insight into policies governing incoming and outgoing traffic."
"The best feature rsyslog server offers is syslog recording, serving as the main and most important feature by recording syslogs and receiving them from TCP or UDP, other UDP servers, and forwarding those logs to even other servers, allowing for daily syslog handling in any direction, TCP, UDP, local, or remote."
"Tableau [Private Offer Only] is easy to use for creating visualizations, it is easy to navigate, and it has incorporated formulas which are not difficult to understand, making it an ideal easy-to-use tool."
"If you use Tableau [Private Offer Only], you get value for money and the ability to demonstrate your analysis and visualizations effectively."
 

Cons

"Currently, I use rsyslog server, but I think some features could be improved by going through other SIEM tools or IBM tools."
"I have not seen a return on investment; it is just about functionality for me."
"The learning curve part could be improved. Once you start using Tableau [Private Offer Only], you do not have a problem, but if you are new, that aspect hits you immediately and confuses you."
"At the moment, I do not find it cost-effective, and I have not seen any measurable benefits or ROI with Tableau [Private Offer Only]."
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for rsyslog server?
I did not purchase rsyslog server through the AWS Marketplace when I used it in a hybrid setup with AWS.
What needs improvement with rsyslog server?
rsyslog server is performing wonderfully now, especially with AI automation utilizing syslog data, similar to tools such as Juniper's Mist and Azure Monitor's AI insights. This classic tool integra...
What is your primary use case for rsyslog server?
My main use case for rsyslog server is that it's a logging system for Unix and Linux that collects, stores, and filters logs from various devices, which means I'm working with infrastructure, VMwar...
What needs improvement with Tableau [Private Offer Only]?
The learning curve part could be improved. Once you start using Tableau [Private Offer Only], you do not have a problem, but if you are new, that aspect hits you immediately and confuses you. Addit...
What is your primary use case for Tableau [Private Offer Only]?
My use cases for Tableau [Private Offer Only] are primarily for visual analytics. I developed the National Strategy for Development of Statistics for Ghana and Liberia, with the Liberia strategy co...
What advice do you have for others considering Tableau [Private Offer Only]?
Even if working alone, there are certain things I want to discuss with others, especially when analyzing someone's data. If collaboration were more accessible, it would simplify a lot of work for c...
 

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