At one point I believed that only free Syslog server for Microsoft Windows was Kiwi Syslog Server. However, I found a very good alternative – MikroTik Syslog Daemon is a freeware Syslog Server for Windows platform.
I am writing this post so others can find alternative Syslog recorder / server for Windows. Strangely, it cannot be found using Google search.
It runs on most Windows versions, including Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit) and Windows Server 2008 R2.
P.S. I found it because I work with Mikrotik RouterOS and I was surprised that Kiwi Syslog is not the only one Syslog software for MS Windows.
P.S.S. This time I could not find the Free version on Kiwi site, so here is a link to download.com.
Thank you very much for the post. I needed a lightweight syslogd for Windows to do some troubleshooting, and the Microtik syslog is perfect for the task. No overhead, no installation, etc.
Thanks
thaks
Thank You For Information. I Have Install Mikrotik Syslog Daemon at Windows 7.
When i open the program, its shor error : “Can’ Bind to socket on port 514 (Isn’t there already syslog or other service started on this port?).
Maybe you have same problem before and can shring with me for solution.
thank you
Yopi
Thanks, very good info. MicroTik is very nice, although the actions on filters are super limited.
Also found another Windows syslog server – PRTG (https://www.paessler.com/free_syslog_server). Doubt it’s “lightweight” though.
This is perfect for me, thank you!