File Transfer Rules

Use the Add File Transfer Rule tab to specify the policy for transferring one or more files from a File Transfer log source.

The Appliance computes the checksum for each file and stores it in the database. Both SHA256 and MD5 are supported. The Appliance uses the checksum to determine if a log file has been modified since it was last transferred. If the checksum remains the same, the file has not been changed, and therefore is not processed by the Appliance.

Some file transfer protocols require the file to be collected by LogLogic LMI before the checksum can be computed.

Note: To include transferred files in the daily summary reports, make sure you are transferring files from the same day that the messages are generated. Also, make sure the time is accurate on the log source from which you are downloading files.