Enabling remote log management on Windows

You can enable remote log management only when your log source is configured to remotely poll other Windows operating systems. You can enable remote log management on Windows 2012 R2 for XPath queries.

About this task

Note: WinCollect does not support reverting Citrix Virtual Machines that are polled remotely.

Procedure

  1. On your desktop, select Start > Control Panel.
  2. Click the System and Security icon.
  3. Click Allow a program through Windows Firewall.
  4. If prompted, click Continue.
  5. Click Change Settings.
  6. From the Allowed programs and features pane, select Remote Event Log Management.

    Depending on your network, you might need to correct or select more network types.

  7. Click OK.