The evolution of logging from traditional methods to modern telemetry pipelines reflects the growing demands of today’s complex IT environments. In the past, tools like syslog-ng were the cornerstone of log collection, offering reliable and straightforward log aggregation from servers, network devices, and other infrastructure components. While syslog-ng was a robust solution for its time, it was primarily designed for basic log collection and forwarding. Often, it required additional tools and manual effort for filtering, enrichment, management and integration with modern systems.

As organizations expanded their digital footprints, embracing cloud computing, distributed architectures, and diverse data sources, the limitations of traditional log collection became apparent. Challenges such as scalability bottlenecks, limited data processing capabilities, and difficulties integrating with modern SIEMs and analytics platforms highlighted the need for more advanced solutions. This paved the way for modern telemetry pipelines like the NXLog Platform, which are designed to handle not just logs but also metrics, and traces from a wide range of sources.

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