Kiwi Syslog Server 9.6.6 system requirements
Before you install Kiwi Syslog Server, verify that your server meets the minimum hardware and software requirements and that the required ports are open.
Hardware and software requirements for Kiwi Syslog Server
| Hardware or software | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating System |
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| CPU | 1.2 GHz Dual Core processor |
| Memory | 2 GB |
| Hard drive space | 350 MB |
| Web access | Microsoft SQL Server Compact© (SQL CE), up to 4 GB of disk space |
| .NET Framework |
Microsoft .NET Framework© 3.5 Kiwi Syslog Server downloads and installs the latest version of .NET Framework, if it is missing. Save time during the Kiwi Syslog Server installation by installing .NET Framework beforehand. |
On a 64-bit system, Kiwi Syslog Server runs in Windows-on-Windows 64-bit (WOW64) mode. WOW64 is a subsystem of the Windows operating system that is capable of running 32-bit applications. WOW64 is included on all Windows 64-bit versions. The maximum amount of RAM Kiwi Syslog Server can consume is 1.6 GB.
Database requirements
If you choose to integrate KSS with a SQL server, the following requirements apply.
Database software - Optional
| Software | Supported Versions |
|---|---|
| SQL Server |
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Port requirements for Kiwi Syslog Server
| Port | Protocol | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| 514 (default), plus one Ephemeral port | UDP | Incoming UDP messages |
| 1468 (default) | TCP | Incoming TCP messages |
|
162 (default) for IPv4 163 (default) for IPv6 |
UDP |
Incoming SNMP traps |
| 6514 (default) | TCP | Incoming secure TCP messages |
| 3300, plus one Ephemeral port | TCP | Internal communication between the Syslog service and Syslog Manager |
| 8088 (default) | TCP | Kiwi Syslog Web Access |