Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Practice Exam

Which command begins the configuration to enable Syslog on a router?

1. (config)#logging SYSLOG SERVER

2. (config)#enable logging

3. (config)#syslog enable

4. (config)#logging start

The correct answer is: (config)#logging SYSLOG SERVER

The command that initiates the configuration to enable Syslog on a router is the one that specifically designates the logging destination as a Syslog server. This is essential for centralizing log messages from multiple devices, allowing for easier monitoring and troubleshooting. The syntax provided in the correct answer illustrates how to define the Syslog server address that the router should send its logging messages to. This step is foundational in setting up Syslog, as it establishes where the logs will be recorded. The other choices do not fulfill the requirement of configuring Syslog properly. While enabling logging and starting the Syslog service might seem related, they do not explicitly set up the communication with a Syslog server or establish the logging details required for proper deployment of Syslog functionality. Without pointing to an actual Syslog server, routers would not be able to send log messages effectively, which undermines the purpose of using Syslog for event logging and monitoring.