LPIC-1 Essential System Services and Networking Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. Contents of /etc/rsyslog.conf (partial): ``` *.* @192.168.1.100:514 local7.* /var/log/boot.log ```
Refer to the exhibit. The administrator expects logs to be sent to a remote syslog server at 192.168.1.100 on UDP port 514. However, no logs are being received at the remote server. Which is the most likely issue?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is that candidates may focus on the syslog configuration syntax (e.g., @ vs @@) or the wildcard behavior, but the most common real-world issue is firewall blocking, which is a fundamental networking concept that LPIC-1 tests.
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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The remote syslog server's firewall is blocking incoming UDP port 514.
The most likely issue is that the remote syslog server's firewall is blocking incoming UDP port 514. Syslog uses UDP port 514 by default, and if the remote server's firewall is not configured to allow this traffic, the logs will never reach it. This is a common misconfiguration when setting up centralized 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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The remote syslog server's firewall is blocking incoming UDP port 514.
Why this is correct
Most common issue: remote server not reachable or no listener.
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The local7 rule overrides the remote rule.
Why it's wrong here
Both rules are applied; local7 also goes to file, but remote should still send.
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The wildcard *.* does not include kernel messages.
Why it's wrong here
*.* matches all facilities and priorities.
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The syntax should use @@ for UDP.
Why it's wrong here
@ is UDP, @@ is TCP.
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