[katello-devel] Considering syslog logging

[Cliff Perry]

On 11/02/2011 05:16 AM, Lukas Zapletal wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> we should maybe consider directing all katello logs to syslog. It is not
> possible to send HUP signal to thin/rails to deattach log files, thus it
> is necessary to restart katello processes for log rotation.
> 
> I think it is much better to use syslog facilities for all the logging.
> It's pretty flexible stack and processes does not need to be
> signaled/restarted anymore.
> 
> We should put this in long-term backlog, what you think?
> 
> LZ
> 
If thin has a limitation, then yes, either fix thin or look at
alternatives.

syslog is well known and would allow folks to easily send them to
central locations or other customization.

Cliff