I figured as much but I thought I would ask. In essence, writing a UNIX timestamp would go against the RFC standard especially if an rsyslog server were set up as a relay. I am using MySQL UNIX_TIMESTAMP() function to get what I need but thought this may be available locally in rsyslog. Thx for the reply,
Daniel -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of (private) HKS Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 3:10 PM To: rsyslog-users Subject: Re: [rsyslog] UNIX timestamp On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Daniel Anson <[email protected]> wrote: > Is there a convention in rsyslog whereby I can get a UNIX timestamp > instead of the other RFC time standards? > > > > Daniel M. Anson > Linux Systems Engineer > Rackspace > [email protected] > Office: (210)312-5114 Unfortunately, no. You can find a serious discussion about it at http://kb.monitorware.com/post14653.html, but in a word, it's complicated. -HKS > > > > > Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message (including any attached or > embedded documents) is intended for the exclusive and confidential use of the > individual or entity to which this message is addressed, and unless otherwise > expressly indicated, is confidential and privileged information of Rackspace. > Any dissemination, distribution or copying of the enclosed material is prohibited. > If you receive this transmission in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail > at [email protected], and delete the original message. > Your cooperation is appreciated. > > _______________________________________________ > rsyslog mailing list > http://lists.adiscon.net/mailman/listinfo/rsyslog > http://www.rsyslog.com > _______________________________________________ rsyslog mailing list http://lists.adiscon.net/mailman/listinfo/rsyslog http://www.rsyslog.com Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message (including any attached or embedded documents) is intended for the exclusive and confidential use of the individual or entity to which this message is addressed, and unless otherwise expressly indicated, is confidential and privileged information of Rackspace. Any dissemination, distribution or copying of the enclosed material is prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail at [email protected], and delete the original message. Your cooperation is appreciated. _______________________________________________ rsyslog mailing list http://lists.adiscon.net/mailman/listinfo/rsyslog http://www.rsyslog.com
