nxlog provides a centralized and flexible log management system fit for network administrators, helping them handle logged data in real time. Similar in essence to rsyslog and syslog-ng, nxlog is able to collect log files from various sources via the local network over TCP, UDP, or SSL/TLS.

It supports logs in different formats, including Windows event logs, local syslogs, Android device data, Linux kernel logs, database logs, files in CSV, XML, JSON, Gelf, and other formats. The service ensures full compatibility with the BSD and IETF standards, as well as custom formats.

The major advantage is that nxlog manages to preserve the structure of the logs. Additional features allow message filtering and conversion, as well as log rewrite capabilities. And thanks to its modular, plugin-based and multi-threaded architecture, it can provide scalability and reliability even when the data amount to process is large, all without compromising speed.

To use it, you have to configure the ROOT folder in the configuration file, then start the nxlog service either via the Services app in Windows of via the command console. The configuration file features intelligible language similar to Perl

With enhanced event management and correlation options, integrated scheduling, and encoding detection, nxlog is a powerful tool in the hands of the right person who can understand its capabilities.