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diff --git a/doc/v3compatibility.html b/doc/v3compatibility.html new file mode 100644 index 00000000..7c372162 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/v3compatibility.html @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ +<html><head> +<title>Writing syslog Data to MySQL</title> +<meta name="KEYWORDS" content="syslog, mysql, syslog to mysql, howto"> +</head> +<body> +<h1>Compatibility notes for rsyslog v3</h1> + <P><small><i>Written by + <a href="http://www.gerhards.net/rainer">Rainer + Gerhards</a> (2007-12-17)</i></small></P> +<P>Rsyslog aims to be a drop-in replacement for sysklogd. However, version 3 has +some considerable enhancements, which lead to some backward compatibility issues +both in regard to sysklogd and rsyslog v1 and v2.</P> +<P>Rsyslog v3 is currently under initial development. Compatibility issues may +be resolved, so be sure to check back often. Also, comments and suggestions are +appreciated. Feedback right in time can now have a big impact on the route we +take ;)</P> +<h2>-m command line option</h2> +<P>The -m command line option is ignored for the time being. There is no default +mark period. If you need a 20 minute mark period you need to</P> +<P><b>$ModLoad immark # wherever this is<br> +$MarkMessageInterval 1800 # 20 minutes</b></P> +<h2>klogd</h2> +<P>klogd has (finally) been replaced by a loadable input module. To enable klogd +functionality, do</P> +<P><b>$ModLoad imklog</b></P> +<P>A limited set of klogd command line settings is now supported via +rsyslog.conf. That set of configuration directives is to be expanded. So far, we +support:</P> +<P>$klogSymbolsTwice [on/off]<br> +$DebugPrintKernelSymbols [on/off] # spits *a lot* of messages at startup</P> +</body> +</html> |