System log files

Network Performance Insight® uses Linux systemctl utility, which causes outputs logs to system logs as well. The systemctl is a systemd utility that is responsible for controlling the systemd system and service manager. The systemd is implemented on most of the standard Linux Distribution with a few exceptions.

The kernel or core system logs are generally stored in a common directory on a Linux system, for example /var/log/messages, which is handled by the syslog. These log messages might contain some of the Network Performance Insight services log.

Note: The syslog is a utility for tracking and logging system messages from informational to the critical level.

Configuring and fine-tuning your system-logging facilities is important for system security and general diagnostics.

It is recommended to manage the system log files to avoid any memory or space issues in your system. To ensure that your logs do not grow too large and fill up their file-system, you can configure the system log retention period by using any appropriate Linux system tools.

For example, you can use logrotate utility. The logrotate utility can be used to automate the log file rotation.