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  1. 10-18-2010 #1
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    How to see Dmesg and /ver/log/messages of multiple servers

    I have around 10 Servers.

    How to see Dmesg and /ver/log/messages of multiple servers from a centralized location
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    Each server will have very different messages, most of which can be ignored. In any case, you need to be root to view /var/log/messages, and you have to run dmesg on the system in particular. So, in your case, you should probably ssh into each server and post the data to some data file or database that is commonly accessible. Then one tool can view all of that output.
    Sometimes, real fast is almost as good as real time.
    Just remember, Semper Gumbi - always be flexible!
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    The enhanced syslogd for Linux and Unix rsyslog
    together with
    phpLogCon :: a syslog data viewer for the web
    should meet your requirements.

    For a start, all clients need only the standard syslog daemon, although rsyslog on the clients provides additional features such as guaranteed completeness of the logs.
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    Thanks Irithori. That is a good suggestion. I hadn't thought of that (no need for me as yet).
    Sometimes, real fast is almost as good as real time.
    Just remember, Semper Gumbi - always be flexible!
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    yw.
    Only "problem" with rsyslog is, that the developer (yes, one guy afaik) is borderline cra.. ehm.. productive.
    A new version every few days (weeks at most).
    But so far, my .spec works
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    Central logging can be very useful indeed. Once you have the server setup you can have your switches and routers send their logs also.

    It is a wonderful thing to spot a failing hard drive before anyone notices it.


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