LPIC-1 Essential System Services and Networking Practice Question
Exhibit
*.* @192.168.1.100:514
Refer to the exhibit. A system administrator finds this line in /etc/rsyslog.conf. What is the effect of this configuration?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse the single `@` (UDP) with double `@@` (TCP), or misinterpret `*.*` as a specific facility filter rather than the universal wildcard for all syslog messages.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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All syslog messages are forwarded via UDP to the server at 192.168.1.100 on port 514.
The line `*.* @192.168.1.100:514` in rsyslog.conf uses the `@` symbol to indicate UDP forwarding. The `*.*` selector means all facilities and all priorities, so every syslog message is forwarded via UDP to the server at 192.168.1.100 on port 514. This is a standard rsyslog syntax for remote logging.
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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Only messages with facility *.info are forwarded.
Why it's wrong here
*.* includes all, not just *.info.
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All syslog messages are forwarded via TCP to the server.
Why it's wrong here
@ indicates UDP; @@ would be TCP.
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All syslog messages are forwarded via UDP to the server at 192.168.1.100 on port 514.
Why this is correct
General rule with @ for UDP, *.* for all.
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Only authentication-related messages are forwarded.
Why it's wrong here
No facility filter is applied; all are forwarded.
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