Re: How does the klogd work?

On Wed, 09 Oct 2002 14:47:13 +0800
Tom Si <[email protected]> wrote:

> Hi,
> I want add the function to save system messages on one of mini linux
> 
> system, so I add the klogd to the /sbin, and run the " klogd -f 
> ./log" after the shell is work. but the log file always is null.
> Why? if I need add the syslogd to the system?
> 
> adding, I have check the /proc/kmsg its length is 0 too. Do I need
> add something to my kernel?
> 
> .
> 
  Both syslogd and klogd are in the sysklogd.rpm package. You can
check if you have it installed with:

                  rpm -q sysklogd

 Although klogd can be run as a standalone daemon, it is run together
with syslogd and the kernel messages are logged along with system
messages. Where they get logged (normally /var/log/messages) is
controlled by the /etc/syslog.conf file. You may edit this, if you
wish.
 To have syslogd running when you start your computer, as root, type:

                   setup <enter>

select 'System services' and the 'syslog' using the <up><down> arrow
keys and the <space> key. Then highlight 'ok' using the <tab> key, and
quit. When you restart the computer, both syslogd and klogd should be
running. You can see all the running processes with:

            ps aux | less


                           Best,

                           Tom