Objectives
In this chapter you will learn
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To use traditional log files to monitor system performance and events
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To configure and use logrotate to manage log files
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To configure and use logwatch to provide a daily summary of log and journal entries for use in problem determination
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To install and use the Sendmail mail transfer agent (MTA) and the mailx text-mode email client to test logwatch
About Traditional Logs
Traditional logs are no longer needed because of the systemd journal we have already covered ...
