> The issue is the repeating of identical information throughout the > rsyslog.conf. With a few hundred lines, and dozens of references to > the same loghost, same port, etc it becomes somewhat silly to make > changes. It would be very useful to be able to define the hostname, > port and potentially the format in a single place. (as syslog-ng > allows)
This dynamic hostname is not supported. Actually, it's the first time someone asks, but I have to admit I see some value in it. However, is s/oldname/newname/g such a problem? Anyhow, if you send a patch, I am definitely interested in adding it. Rainer _______________________________________________ rsyslog mailing list http://lists.adiscon.net/mailman/listinfo/rsyslog http://www.rsyslog.com/professional-services/
