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Love Island and Geordie Shore star Scotty T became the latest celebrity to be banned from the roads after police found illegal levels of cocaine in his system.

De-dupes some roles, hints others aren't needed as the infosec scene shifts

Nine days after completing its $859 million acquisition of managed detection and response provider Secureworks, Sophos has laid off around six percent of its staff.…

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From iPhones to Apple Watches, Apple is known for its incredible range of gadgets. Now, the tech giant is about to launch a brand new product - and there's not long to wait to see it.

The Liverpool player, 26, first sparked rumours of a new romance in November when the pair enjoyed a meal out in Cheshire and a day at the Christmas markets.

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by George Whittaker Introduction

In the world of system administration, effective log management is crucial for troubleshooting, security monitoring, and ensuring system stability. Logs provide valuable insights into system activities, errors, and security incidents. Ubuntu, like most Linux distributions, relies on a logging mechanism to track system and application events.

One of the most powerful logging systems available on Ubuntu is Rsyslog. It extends the traditional syslog functionality with advanced features such as filtering, forwarding logs over networks, and log rotation. This article provides guide on managing system logs with Rsyslog on Ubuntu, covering installation, configuration, remote logging, troubleshooting, and advanced features.

Understanding Rsyslog What is Rsyslog?

Rsyslog (Rocket-fast System for Log Processing) is an enhanced syslog daemon that allows for high-performance log processing, filtering, and forwarding. It is designed to handle massive volumes of logs efficiently and provides robust features such as:

• Multi-threaded log processing

• Log filtering based on various criteria

• Support for different log formats (e.g., JSON, CSV)

• Secure log transmission via TCP, UDP, and TLS

• Log forwarding to remote servers

• Writing logs to databases

Rsyslog is the default logging system in Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and later and is commonly used in enterprise environments.

Installing and Configuring Rsyslog Checking if Rsyslog is Installed

Before installing Rsyslog, check if it is already installed and running with the following command:

systemctl status rsyslog

If the output shows active (running), then Rsyslog is installed. If not, you can install it using:

sudo apt update sudo apt install rsyslog -y

Once installed, enable and start the Rsyslog service:

sudo systemctl enable rsyslog sudo systemctl start rsyslog

To verify Rsyslog’s status, run:

systemctl status rsyslog Understanding Rsyslog Configuration Rsyslog Configuration Files

Rsyslog’s primary configuration files are:

• /etc/rsyslog.conf – The main configuration file

• /etc/rsyslog.d/ – Directory for additional configuration files

Basic Configuration Syntax

Rsyslog uses a facility, severity, action model:

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The biggest utility in Virginia, home to the global hotspot Data Center Alley, saw demand from data centers in development almost double in the last half of 2024. From a report: Total data center power capacity under contract with Dominion Energy in Virginia, which includes projects from preliminary to advanced stages of development, increased to 40.2 gigawatts in December from 21.4 gigwatts in July, the company said on its earnings call Wednesday. Demand for power is surging with the development of data centers and artificial intelligence, along with manufacturing and the increasing electrification of the economy. Northern Virginia, which has the biggest concentration of the facilities in the world, has earned the nickname of Data Center Alley.

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The Boeing 787 passenger jet landed with just 1,250kg of fuel - capable of keeping it in the air for just 20 minutes after air traffic controllers sent it on a 28-mile detour.

Man United, Newcastle and Aston Villa have been dealt a major blow with the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules set to remain in place for a further year.

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US lawmakers want newly confirmed Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to back up her tough talk on backdoors. They're urging her to push back on the UK government's reported order for Apple to weaken iCloud security for government access.…

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From being laughed or jeered at to having sexual comments made about their appearance, six in 10 women have been harassed while working out in mixed gyms.

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Until recently I was able to enjoy more than a drop of the hard stuff without much effect. But for several months now, the impact has been quite different and alcohol - any alcohol - makes me feel sick.