36.Write a note on syslog.conf file.
Ans.
1. The syslog daemon logs any notable events on local system.
2. It can store logs in a local file or send them to a remote log host for added security.
3. It can also accept logs from other machines when acting as a remote log host.
4. These options and more, such as how detailed the logging should be are set in the syslog.conf file.
5. Authentication privilege messages somewhat sensitive information, so they are logged to ‘/var/log/secure’.
This file can be read by root only.
Ans.
1. The syslog daemon logs any notable events on local system.
2. It can store logs in a local file or send them to a remote log host for added security.
3. It can also accept logs from other machines when acting as a remote log host.
4. These options and more, such as how detailed the logging should be are set in the syslog.conf file.
5. Authentication privilege messages somewhat sensitive information, so they are logged to ‘/var/log/secure’.
This file can be read by root only.
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