How can I automate log rotation on my server?

How can I automate log rotation on my server?

You can automate log rotation using the logrotate utility. It allows you to manage log files by rotating, compressing, and removing them based on your configuration.

What configuration do I need for logrotate?

You need to create a configuration file in /etc/logrotate.d/. You can specify the log file path, rotation frequency, and other options like compression.

Can you give me an example of a logrotate configuration?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

/var/log/myapp/*.log {
    daily
    rotate 7
    compress
    missingok
    notifempty
}

This rotates logs daily, keeps 7 days of logs, and compresses old logs.

How do I test my logrotate configuration?

You can test your configuration by running logrotate -d /etc/logrotate.conf. The -d flag will show you what would happen without actually rotating the logs.