# streamDriver.checkExtendedKeyPurpose

Checks certificate extended key purpose for compatibility with rsyslog operation.

This parameter applies to imtcp: TCP Syslog Input Module.

Name:

  StreamDriver.checkExtendedKeyPurpose

Scope:

  module, input

Type:

  boolean

Default:

  module=off, input=module parameter

Required?:

  no

Introduced:

  at least 5.x, possibly earlier

## Description

Whether to check also purpose value in extended fields part of certificate for compatibility with rsyslog operation. (driver-specific)

The same-named input parameter can override this module setting.

## Module usage

    module(load="imtcp" streamDriver.checkExtendedKeyPurpose="on")

## Input usage

    input(type="imtcp" port="514" streamDriver.checkExtendedKeyPurpose="on")

## See also

See also imtcp: TCP Syslog Input Module.

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