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Logrotate

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Version 3.22.0 + Free Support on Ubuntu 24.04

Logrotate is a system tool used for managing and rotating log files automatically. It helps prevent logs from becoming too large and consuming excessive disk space. Logrotate efficiently rotates, compresses, and removes old log files based on custom-defined rules, ensuring smooth system performance and organized log management.

Features of Logrotate:

  • Automatically rotates logs based on size, date, or custom intervals.
  • Compresses old log files to optimize disk space usage.
  • Allows configuration of how many rotated logs to keep.
  • Supports running custom scripts before or after rotations.
  • Flexible per-log configuration through individual configuration files.

Logrotate Usage Instructions:

$ sudo su
$ sudo apt update
$ check version: logrotate --version
$ Get started with Logrotate, a practical and reliable log management tool designed to automatically rotate, compress, and manage system log files.
Disclaimer: Logrotate is an open-source utility provided under the GNU General Public License (GPL). It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any commercial entity. Logrotate is distributed “as is,” without any express or implied warranties. Users operate this software at their own risk. The developers and contributors hold no liability for any damages, data loss, or consequences arising from its usage. Users should review all licensing terms and comply with relevant regulations when deploying and configuring Logrotate.