Syslog server? Not a problem!

I wanted to share a simple guide - Graylog Ubuntu Installation - that shows you how to install Graylog Open in just 10 minutes, if you've got a running Ubuntu VM, of course ??

This Graylog manual makes it super easy to set up your logging system quickly and without any hassle. I know that a syslog server is critical for network security and SIEM, so this guide is a must-try! Thanks to CBTNuggets and other network bloggers for the insights and tips that made this process even smoother.

Here are a couple of important points to keep in mind:

• Save your "password_secret": This keeps your installation secure.
• Add your "root_password_sha2" to Graylog config: Use your Graylog Web admin password hash so you can start using Graylog right away.
• Generate your SHA256 admin password hash: echo -n "YourNewPassword" | sha256sum | cut -d" " -f1
• Open Graylog Config: sudo nano /etc/graylog/server/server.conf
• Find the line "root_password_sha2 = " and add your admin password hash.
• Add Graylog Inputs: Log into the Graylog Web GUI using your admin credentials and add a simple input: Syslog UDP (port 514 by default) – Voila!

Good luck and Happy logging!