How can I automate log file retention in my system?

How can I automate log file retention in my system?

You can automate log file retention by using scripts or tools that manage log files based on age or size.

What tools are available for this purpose?

Some popular tools include Logrotate, Fluentd, and custom scripts using cron jobs.

Can you give me an example of a script for log rotation?

Sure! Here's a simple bash script that deletes log files older than 30 days:

find /path/to/logs -type f -name '*.log' -mtime +30 -exec rm {} \;

How do I schedule this script to run automatically?

You can schedule it using cron. Just add a line to your crontab like this:

0 0 * * * /path/to/your/script.sh