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How to Use Linux Server Systemd Journald Persistent Storage
In Episode 167 of Linux Server Admin with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into systemd journald persistent storage. They explain why the default volatile journal can lose critical logs on reboot, how to enable persistent storage with a simple config change, and the practical implications for server troubleshooting and audit compliance. Using a real-world example of a crashed database server, they walk through the steps to set up /var/log/journal, manage disk usage with SystemMaxUse and MaxRetentionSec, and query historical logs with journalctl --since and --until. They also discuss journald's…
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