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This section answers common questions about configuring syslog exports in VIP.

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Can a private network, such as a VPN or VAP, receive syslog traffic?

No. VIP delivers logs only to a public ingress. A syslog server that is reachable only through a private network is not supported.

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Does the syslog connection use TCP or UDP?

The syslog connection uses TCP, not UDP.

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Which destinations does VIP block?

By default, VIP blocks private and reserved IP ranges, so only publicly reachable syslog endpoints receive messages. Before sending a log, VIP resolves the configured hostname to an IP address and checks it against this default block list. If the destination falls within a blocked range and is not whitelisted, VIP skips it and does not attempt a connection. To deliver logs to an address that would otherwise be blocked, whitelist it. See Whitelist IP addresses.

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For the certificate, does VIP expect a server or a client private key?

Neither. VIP does not expect a private key of any kind. Provide the CA certificate or CA bundle that issued the syslog server’s certificate.

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Why are there separate fields for cert files and cert content?

The Select cert files field opens an upload dialog so you can upload the target certificate file. The Cert Content (Read Only) field is a read-only view that displays the content of the uploaded certificate.