About EventReporter#
EventReporter is a Windows event log collector and forwarding engine. It collects Windows Event Log data, filters it through rules, and then stores, forwards, or alerts on the events that matter.
EventReporter is designed for administrators who need more than the native Windows Event Viewer. It provides centralized forwarding, rule-based filtering, and background service operation for environments that want to integrate Windows Event Log data into syslog, SETP, email, files, databases, or other downstream systems.
Typical use cases include:
forwarding Windows Event Log events to a central syslog server or SIEM
sending selected events by email for operational alerting
storing events in files or databases for retention and analysis
filtering noisy event streams before they leave the Windows host
running Windows event collection as a background service with a separate configuration client
EventReporter is focused on Windows Event Log collection. It complements, but is distinct from products such as WinSyslog, which focus on syslog reception.
For a neutral summary of how EventReporter and the other Adiscon Windows products can deliver data into ROSI-oriented deployments, see Choosing Adiscon Windows products for ROSI and rsyslog deployments.
This manual is organized around first-time setup, task-oriented tutorials, configuration reference, FAQ content, and reference material.