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SSCP Practice Question: A system administrator receives a report that a…
A system administrator receives a report that a critical server is running low on disk space. After investigation, it is determined that the log files are not being rotated properly. Which of the following is the BEST solution to prevent this issue in the future?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Configure log rotation based on size and age.
Implementing log rotation policies ensures logs are archived and space is managed. Option B only adjusts size limit but doesn't rotate. Option C is for applications, not system logs. Option D does not reduce space usage.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Configure log rotation based on size and age.
Why this is correct
Log rotation automatically archives and deletes old logs.
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Increase the maximum log file size.
Why it's wrong here
This temporarily delays but does not solve the problem.
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Redirect logs to a different partition.
Why it's wrong here
This moves the problem elsewhere.
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Enable compression on the log folder.
Why it's wrong here
Compression saves space but does not prevent unlimited growth.
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