Linux system log files are by default set to rotate. Depending on the age or size, a sequence of files moves back a step, the oldest being removed and a new one taking over as the current log file ...

Log rotation on Linux systems is more complicated than you might expect. Which log files are rotated, when and how often, whether or not the rotated log files are compressed, and how many ...

Log files are the most valuable tools available for Linux system security. The logrotate program is used to provide the administrator with an up-to-date record of events taking place on the system.

Introduction System logs are akin to a continuous, detailed journal that records events and activities happening within a computer system. These logs are pivotal for diagnosing problems, understanding ...

Auditd's own log rotation is pretty broken. It can only rotate by size (and not time) and does not do compression. I am trying to beat it into submission, aka get it to work with logrotate. First ...

In the world of system administration, effective log management is crucial for troubleshooting, security monitoring, and ensuring system stability. Logs provide valuable insights into system ...

Is there some way to force a daemon to rotate its logs before hitting its max log size or number of days, etc.? Specially I'm interested in auditd, but a method which can be used on any daemon ...

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