Facility setting for syslog 'client'

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Published on 2009-12-03T21:52:04Z Indexed on 2010/04/24 9:03 UTC
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What are the things one should consider when setting the facility for a syslog client? In particular is there a difference between "4 security/authorization messages" and "10 security/authorization messages"?

I'm configuring a DataPower XS40 appliance.

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