Kiwi Harvester is a free application that listens for data via the computer's serial interface and converts the data received into standard syslog messages. The messages are then forwarded via the UDP protocol to a central logging server such as Kiwi Syslog Daemon.

The Kiwi Harvester allows you to integrate non-ethernet enabled devices into your central logging system. Such devices include: PBX call logging systems, main frame computers, remote sensing devices and router console ports.

Kiwi Harvester is installed as a system service and runs on Windows NT/2000/XP/2003.

The application has a small footprint and is easily and quickly configured via an ini text file.

The purpose of the Kiwi Harvester is to enable non-ethernet and non syslog capable devices to send their notification messages to a central logging server such as Kiwi Syslog Daemon.

Typical uses might include:

  • Forwarding of router console messages for out of band notification.
  • Forwarding of PBX call records for billing purposes.
  • Forwarding of messages from a remote sensing device or PLC device.
  • Out of band messaging for a secure firewall. (Redirect the logging output to the serial port)
  • Capturing of redirected printer output. (Printer port set to Com1)

Kiwi Harvester Links

License:

Freeware

Home Page:

http://www.kiwisyslog.com/info_harvester.htm

Support:

http://www.kiwisyslog.com/help_index.htm