Filter messages based on priority

Each incoming message contains a priority value, consisting of a facility and a level. Use the Priority filter to trigger an action when you receive high or low priority messages. For example, you can create a rule that sends an email when you receive a message with a critical or higher priority level.

If a rule does not contain a Priority filter, Kiwi Syslog Server NG includes all priorities.

1. From the Kiwi Syslog NG navigation bar, choose Setup > Rules.
2. Locate an existing rule. If the rule does not exist, add a rule and start the New Rule wizard.
3. If you are adding a filter to an existing rule, select the rule and click Edit. If you are creating a new rule, navigate to the Filters step of the New Rule wizard.
4. Click Add filter. Define the filter name in the provided field.
5. In the Field drop down, select Priority.
6. Select the Facility and Severity values in their respective drop downs.
7. If you are adding a filter to an existing rule, click Apply. If you are creating a filter in the New Rule wizard, click Add.

Only messages with the priorities you select trigger the actions in the associated rule.