Socklog and runit work together to provide a safe and compact alternative for syslogd.
Summary: Socklog is a small and secure logging replacement for syslogd that cooperates with the runit package. It supports system logging through Unix domain sockets and UDP sockets with the help of runit's tools. Socklog offers a unique network logging concept with log event notification and built-in log file rotation based on file size.
Socklog offers a different approach to logging, utilizing Unix domain sockets and UDP sockets for system logging. With the help of runit's runsvdir, runsv, and svlogd tools, socklog provides a secure and reliable logging experience. Besides being small and secure, it also offers log event notification to keep users informed.
The latest release of socklog introduces new features, including creating the socklog service directories in /etc/sv/ instead of /etc/socklog/. It also adds a ./check script in the socklog-unix service directory that is utilized by runit's sv program when starting or checking the service.
Overall, socklog is an excellent logging replacement that provides a different, but effective, approach to logging, making it a valuable addition to any system.
Socklog offers a different approach to logging, utilizing Unix domain sockets and UDP sockets for system logging. With the help of runit's runsvdir, runsv, and svlogd tools, socklog provides a secure and reliable logging experience. Besides being small and secure, it also offers log event notification to keep users informed.
The latest release of socklog introduces new features, including creating the socklog service directories in /etc/sv/ instead of /etc/socklog/. It also adds a ./check script in the socklog-unix service directory that is utilized by runit's sv program when starting or checking the service.
Overall, socklog is an excellent logging replacement that provides a different, but effective, approach to logging, making it a valuable addition to any system.
What's New
Version 2.1.0: N/A