A"virtual" log management solution, available for free
QRadar Log Manager Free Edition (FE) is delivered as a downloadable "virtual" appliance. Technical requirements for installing and using the solution are as follows:
- Installation requires a server with at least a dual 2GHz processor, 4GB memory, and 300GB available disk space*
- An operating system supported by VMWare's VM Player (e.g., Windows and Linux)
- Devices that support syslog log distribution
Downloading the Software
QRadar Log Manager FE is a subset of Q1 Labs' enterprise-class QRadar Log Manager solution. As such, it includes the ability to process events from a wide variety of event sources which results in a large software image (1.8GB). The download should be performed from a network with sufficient bandwidth (estimated download time for a 1Mbs network is three hours).
* Important Note: The QRadar Log Manager FE software is based on an enterprise-class log management solution running within a virtual machine. As such, the system where the software is installed must be enterprise class, with sufficient processing power, memory (at least 3GB), and disk as provided in the minimum specifications. Systems that do not meet the minimum specifications will result in the software failing or having unacceptable performance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about QRadar Log Manager Free Edition (FE)
What is QRadar Log Manager Free Edition?
QRadar Log Manager FE is a scaled-down version of Q1 Labs' QRadar Log Manager product. It provides organizations with the ability to install, test, and develop an enterprise-class log management solution, but via a software download and installation.
What is a "virtual" appliance?
A virtual appliance is a version of our appliance-based solution that runs as software in a virtual machine. The installation requires VM Player software from VMware.
Where do I get the VMware Player?
The VM Player is available for download from www.vmware.com/products/player.
How do I download QRadar Log Manager FE?
To download QRadar Log Manager FE, please click here.
What are the system requirements to run QRadar Log Manager FE?
The requirements to run the software can be found in the
Technical Overview section.
What do I do if I need any assistance regarding QRadar Log Manager FE?
An overview of support can be found on the QRadar Log Manager FE Support page.
What operating systems are supported?
VMware supports a wide variety of operating systems. A complete list of operating systems supported by VMware can be found on www.vmware.com/products/player. Q1 Labs has been tested using the player on Microsoft Server 2003 and Linux.