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NETWORK WORLD NEWSLETTER: PHIL HOCHMUTH
on LINUX 10/22/01 - Today's focus: Improve Linux event log management Dear Wincenty Kaminski, In this issue: * Linux Event Logging for Enterprise-Class Systems * Links related to Linux * Featured reader resource _______________________________________________________________ More with Less Budgets are either stagnant or shrinking this year, and net executives are being forced to do more with less money - and often fewer people. We've compiled a series of Network World articles, newsletters and columns you can use to make the most of your budget and resources. http://nww1.com/go/ad169.html _______________________________________________________________ Today's focus: Improve Linux event log management By Phil Hochmuth Linux network administrators looking for an easier way to identify and manage potential system problems should check out a tool called Linux Event Logging for Enterprise-Class Systems. This free piece of open source software aims to help enterprise Linux users better manage their servers by filtering and extracting only the most critical and useful information from kernel and system logs. Linux comes with its own tools for logging kernel and system events - such as crashes, buffer overruns, or other application errors - with the "printk/klog" and "syslog" commands. While these tools are fine for Linux PCs or small single-process servers, a mountainous build up of system messages can result when used in larger, multiprocessor servers. These messages could be scattered in different server directories and important events are often buried within these files, without indication of event severity, or priority over other system events. The Linux Event Logging tool can be used to consolidate system events into a single log view, and filter and alert administrators to pre-defined kernel or system events. The software also provides more details on system events, such as the time of events, and their severity (also a predefined by the user). Administrators can use the tool to manage their single event log, such as dictating the size of the log and removing old log items. _______________________________________________________________ To contact Phil Hochmuth: Phil Hochmuth is a staff writer for Network World, and a former systems integrator. You can reach him at mailto:phochmut@nww.com. _______________________________________________________________ RELATED EDITORIAL LINKS Linux Event Logging http://evlog.sourceforge.net/linuxEvlog.html Download the software http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=34226 Breaking Linux news from Network World and around the 'Net, updated daily: http://www.nwfusion.com/topics/linux.html Archive of the Linux newsletter: http://www.nwfusion.com/newsletters/linux/index.html _______________________________________________________________ FEATURED READER RESOURCE Network World Fusion's Net.Worker site Whether your company is growing larger or scaling back, corporate managers are looking for ways to cut costs while retaining and recruiting star employees. One smart solution - at least on paper - is to let some employees work from home. Network World's Net.Worker Web site bridges the gap between the telework concept and the hardware, software and services needed to make it happen. We bring you news and reviews, sound advice and keen insight into the technologies and solutions you need to manage a remote and mobile workforce. Visit http://www.nwfusion.com/net.worker/index.html _______________________________________________________________ May We Send You a Free Print Subscription? You've got the technology snapshot of your choice delivered at your fingertips each day. Now, extend your knowledge by receiving 51 FREE issues to our print publication. Apply today at http://www.nwwsubscribe.com/nl _______________________________________________________________ SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World e-mail newsletters, go to: http://www.nwwsubscribe.com/news/scripts/notprinteditnews.asp To unsubscribe from promotional e-mail go to: http://www.nwwsubscribe.com/ep To change your e-mail address, go to: http://www.nwwsubscribe.com/news/scripts/changeemail.asp Subscription questions? Contact Customer Service by replying to this message. Have editorial comments? Write Jeff Caruso, Newsletter Editor, at: mailto:jcaruso@nww.com For advertising information, write Jamie Kalbach, Fusion Sales Manager, at: mailto:jkalbach@nww.com Copyright Network World, Inc., 2001 ------------------------ This message was sent to: vkamins@enron.com
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