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Kiwi Syslog Server NG: Change \logs\ File Location

This article explains how to change the location where Kiwi Syslog Server NG debug logs are written.

First published date

8/26/2024 6:21 PM

Last published date

8/26/2025 8:46 PM

Overview

Changing the default log file location can help improve log management by directing logs to a preferred directory with sufficient storage, better backup policies, or enhanced security controls. This adjustment is useful in environments where the default installation drive is low on space or when logs need to be centralized for compliance or monitoring purposes.

Product section

Kiwi Syslog Server

Resolution

  1. Navigate to the Kiwi Syslog Server NG installation folder, typically located at: ..\Program Files (x86)\SolarWinds\Kiwi Syslog Server NG\
  2. Locate the file named appsettings.json.
  3. Open appsettings.json in a text editor (such as Notepad).
  4. Find the setting named "path": within the file.
  5. Change the value of "path": to the desired directory where you want the logs to be stored. For example: "path": "D:\\KiwiSyslogServer\\logs\\example" 
  6. Save the file and restart the Kiwi Syslog Server NG service to apply the change.
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