LPIC-1 Essential System Services and Networking Practice Question
An organization wants to implement a centralized logging solution for multiple Linux servers. Which service should run on the central server to receive syslog messages?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse journald (which is the local log collector in systemd) with a network syslog receiver, or assume that any syslog daemon (like syslogd or syslog-ng) is equally correct, but rsyslogd is the standard, modern, and most commonly tested solution for centralized logging in LPIC-1.
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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rsyslogd
rsyslogd is the correct choice because it is the modern, enhanced syslog daemon that supports reliable TCP-based logging, advanced filtering, and centralized log collection. It is the default syslog daemon on most major Linux distributions and is designed to receive syslog messages from remote servers over the network, making it ideal for a centralized logging solution.
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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journald
Why it's wrong here
Collects local logs but does not natively receive network syslog.
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syslogd
Why it's wrong here
Legacy daemon, rarely used now.
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rsyslogd
Why this is correct
Standard syslog daemon used for receiving remote logs.
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syslog-ng
Why it's wrong here
While valid, it is not the default choice for centralized syslog on most distributions.
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