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How to Use Linux Server Logwatch for Daily Reporting
In episode 81 of Linux Server Admin with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore Logwatch, the lightweight log analysis tool that sends daily server reports via email. They walk through installation, basic configuration, service-specific filtering for SSH, Apache, and fail2ban, and tuning report verbosity. Lucas shares a real-world example where Logwatch caught a brute-force attack on a staging server before it escalated. They also discuss alternatives like lnav and Graylog, and when Logwatch makes sense versus a full SIEM. Perfect for sysadmins who want a quick daily health check without deploying…
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