312-39 Log Management Practice Question
You are managing log rotation on a Linux-based log aggregator. Which configuration file is used by the logrotate utility to define the retention and compression settings for log files?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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/etc/logrotate.conf
/etc/logrotate.conf is the primary configuration file for defining rotation schedules and behaviors.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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/var/log/messages
Why it's wrong here
This is a log file, not a configuration file.
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/etc/rsyslog.conf
Why it's wrong here
This configures the syslog daemon, not rotation.
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/etc/sysctl.conf
Why it's wrong here
This configures kernel parameters.
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/etc/logrotate.conf
Why this is correct
This file governs the logrotate daemon's behavior.
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