9-2. Generating Logging Messages

The firewall uses logging to send system messages to one or more logging destinations, where they can be collected, archived, and reviewed.

Messages are generated according to a severity level, specified by a number (0 through 7) or a keyword, as shown in Table 9-1.

Table 9-1. System Message Severity Levels
Severity LevelDescription
0: emergenciesThe system is unusable
1: alertsImmediate action is required
2: criticalA critical condition exists
3: errorsError message
4: warningsWarning message
5: notificationsA normal but significant condition
6: informationalInformation message
7: debuggingDebug output and very detailed logs

Logging messages can be sent to any of the following destinations:

  • The firewall console

  • Telnet ...

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