“Different Linux packages have their own configuration files for
Linux network configuration and troubleshooting. Due to this reason
Linux system administration becomes daunting. However most of Linux
applications use syslog utility for handling errors and status
messages for the files stored in /var/log directory path. Linux
troubleshooting for each Linux core like fedora, redhat and ubuntu
etc becomes easy using syslog file. It is very useful to know that
all applications do not display errors and status messages on
computer screen. Linux log server contains Linux syslog file and
logrotate utility makes it easier handle computer network
troubleshooting same like windows network troubleshooting…”
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