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Change the “Log to File” filename across multiple rules simultaneously in Kiwi Syslog Server NG

The Log to File filename needs to be adjusted across many rules in Kiwi Syslog Server, and you want to determine if any bulk possibilities exist.

First published date

9/1/2026 3:55 PM

Last published date

9/1/2026 3:55 PM

Overview

Scenario:

You have a Log to File action configured in many different rules and need to change them all at once.

Product section

Kiwi Syslog Server

Resolution

Kiwi Syslog Server NG does not currently provide a supported function, configuration-file method, API, or bulk-edit capability for managing or modifying multiple configured rules simultaneously. You will need to edit each rule one by one and make the necessary adjustments.

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