IP Log Masking
About
The IP Log Masking action is typically used to mask IP addresses in logs when making a request to the vService, specifically during the moment when logs are sent to the log server.
How to Add?
To add the IP Log Masking action from TR7 ASP web interface, "Traffic Manager > Traffic Manipulation > Actions > Add" steps are followed. At the current page IP Log Masking is selected as an Action Type and the following form is shown.
Applicable vServices
- HTTP
- L7 TCP
- Network
Interface
IP Log Masking Form
- Action Name
Name for the action is entered.
- Action Type
"IP Log Masking" is selected.
- Masking(subnet)
When logging the IP of the requesting client, masking is done based on the subnet specified. By default, a "24" subnet mask is provided, but you can specify the desired subnet mask as needed.
- Examples of Log Entries for Unmasked and Masked Syslog Servers with a Subnet of 24
Before Adding the IP Log Masking action
After Adding the IP Log Masking action
- Form Buttons
Add button can be clicked to add the configured action.
Add & Repeat button can be clicked to add the configured action. New similar actions can also be added without losing the current configuration by clicking this button. The following alert is shown when the button is clicked.
Condition Requirement
IP Log Masking action does not require a conditions.