The Logging Experts
The Logging Experts
Adiscon has extended rsyslog with a native OpenTelemetry (OTLP) output module, enabling direct log export into OpenTelemetry-based observability pipelines. The new module, omotlp, is the Phase 1 implementation and focuses on OTLP/HTTP with JSON payloads. It allows rsyslog to forward logs directly to an OTLP collector without requiring sidecars or protocol translation components, which can […]
The new scheduled-stable release of rsyslog, version 8.2512.0 (2025.12), is now available. As the company behind rsyslog, Adiscon contributed a substantial portion of the engineering work in this cycle — including major module enhancements, complex PR integrations, and broad improvements in documentation, CI, and AI-assisted tooling. Several items listed in the rsyslog changelog without explicit […]
We have today released the 8.25100 rsyslog scheduled stable release. This release delivers three main themes: better Windows Security event ingestion, more flexible JSON handling end to end, and pragmatic compatibility fixes across popular outputs and platforms. It also includes steady documentation improvements and CI hardening.
Download: https://www.rsyslog.com/files/download/rsyslog/rsyslog-8.2508.0.tar.gzProject-provided packages are building now and are expected later today. Ubuntu PPAs are already done. We are excited to ship a large and meaningful rsyslog release. This cycle advances our responsible “AI First” strategy and moves decisively toward cloud native operations. It also delivers major quality, security, and documentation improvements.
Adiscon is pleased to announce the release of Rsyslog Windows Agent 8.1. This release brings significant improvements to the platform’s reliability and functionality. The Mail Action has been modernized with improved SMTP logic and better error handling for email delivery. Key security and stability improvements include fixes for memory leaks in the REGEX Filter and […]
We’re excited to announce the scheduled stable release of rsyslog 8.2506.0 (aka 2025.06). This bi-monthly stable release serves as a snapshot of our continuous daily stable branch, catering to users who prefer a slower release cycle. It brings significant advancements in security integration, data processing, and our development infrastructure. Key Technical Advancements in 8.2506.0 This release […]
We are pleased to announce the release of rsyslog v8.2504.0. Rsyslog 8.2504.0 introduces significant enhancements to the imtcp input module, primarily focused on improving its multi-threading capabilities and overall performance. This is achieved through the implementation of a fully functional worker thread pool, enabling true multi-threaded processing for imtcp connections, replacing a previous, less effective […]
We are pleased to announce the release of rsyslog v8.2502.0. This release delivers significant improvements in reliability, performance, and maintainability, along with several bug fixes and enhancements. Key improvements include a fix for a critical TLS handshake blocking issue, ensuring uninterrupted log forwarding. Performance under heavy load is significantly enhanced by increasing the imptcp SYN […]
Adiscon is pleased to announce the release of Rsyslog Windows Agent 8.0.0 Build 230. This update focuses on enhancing functionality and modernizing the platform. It introduces DTLS Action support, enabling secure logging over UDP, and adds microseconds to timestamps, improving RFC5424 compliance. The OpenSSL library has been upgraded, ensuring compatibility with the latest security protocols, […]
We’re excited to announce the release of rsyslog version 8.2412.0! This release focuses on improving stability and fixing bugs, ensuring smoother operation for your logging needs. Key improvements: Enhanced stability: Resolved potential crashes (segfaults) in various scenarios, including startup and specific configuration options. RainerScript bugfix: Ensures scripts only call existing functions, preventing errors. Legacy parameter […]
