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Troubleshoot a Remote Logging Configuration on Linux

`rsyslog` gathers, parses, and filters logs by default on the majority of Linux systems. These logs can also be sent to a remote logging server, where they are stored in the defined files — as long as the appropriate configuration is used on both the remote and forwarding host. In this lab, someone has attempted to set up remote logging, but both the logs and application server are experiencing issues. Discover and resolve the problems so `rsyslog` works on the appropriate port and logs are being sent. _This lab is not approved or sponsored by Red Hat._

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Level
Intermediate
Last updated
Sep 22, 2025
Duration
45m

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Table of Contents
  1. Challenge

    Replicate the Issue

    Confirm that rsyslog is not working on the correct port.

  2. Challenge

    Resolve the Logging Server Issues

    Use troubleshooting tools and methods to track down the issue on the logs server.

  3. Challenge

    Resolve the Log Forwarding Issues

    Use the app server to test log forwarding — and uncover the issue preventing it from working.

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