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dgt_sys04 – Logs

Module Title: dgt_sys04 – Logs

Description:

Welcome to “dgt_sys04 – Logs,” an in-depth module designed for IT professionals and system administrators focusing on the effective management of logs within Linux systems. This module provides comprehensive knowledge about various tools, commands, and best practices involved in log handling and administration.

module Objectives:

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:
– Understand the importance and function of logging in system administration.
– Utilize key command-line utilities such as cat, less, and more for efficient log reading and analysis.
– Explore advanced log management with tools like journalctl and rsyslog.
– Identify standard directories where logs are stored on a Linux system and understand their structure.
– Implement and manage log rotation using logrotate to ensure optimal performance and storage efficiency.

module Modules:

  1. Introduction to Logging in Linux:
  2. Importance of logging for security, troubleshooting, and compliance.

  3. Overview of different types of logs available in Linux systems.

  4. Basic Log Reading Commands:

  5. Using cat to display the content of log files.
  6. Employing less and more for paginated viewing and searching through large log files.

  7. Advanced techniques for efficient log analysis.

  8. Advanced Logging Tools:

  9. In-depth exploration of journalctl: Viewing, filtering, and managing logs from systemds journal.

  10. Introduction to rsyslog: Configuring and utilizing syslog for centralized logging solutions.

  11. Understanding Log Directories:

  12. Locating standard log directories such as /var/log.

  13. Identifying specific log files related to system services e.g., kernel, authentication.

  14. Log Rotation and Management:

  15. The necessity of log rotation to prevent disk space exhaustion.
  16. Configuring logrotate for automated log file management.

  17. Best practices in setting up and maintaining log rotation policies.

  18. Practical Sessions & Case Studies:

  19. Hands-on exercises to practice log management tasks.
  20. Real-world scenarios and case studies illustrating effective logging strategies.

Target Audience:

This module is ideal for system administrators, IT professionals, and anyone responsible for managing Linux-based systems who wish to enhance their skills in log management. A basic understanding of Linux commands and file systems will be beneficial but not mandatory.

Join us in mastering the art of log management in Linux environments with “dgt_sys04 – Gestione dei Log.” Secure your system’s reliability and efficiency through effective logging practices!
The students can push their exercises to the Academy DevOps & SRE GIT project. For this module, create a folder with your username as its name in the following subfolder: https://github.com/Garanti-Del-Talento/gdt_academy