[j-nsp] Show me all the system syslog things!

[Emille Blanc]

> I would avoid changing "messages" since JTAC usually relies on the standard stuff being there (and often increasing the logging to daemon any; kernel any;)

Despite our messages configuration, I second this sentiment. You're better to play it safe unless you have reason to otherwise.

We rarely maintain support contracts on our equipment after a probationary period, so it is less of a concern in our case. Your mileage may vary...

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From: juniper-nsp [mailto:juniper-nsp-bounces at puck.nether.net] On Behalf Of Anderson, Charles R
Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 1:47 PM
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Subject: Re: [j-nsp] Show me all the system syslog things!

I would avoid changing "messages" since JTAC usually relies on the standard stuff being there (and often increasing the logging to daemon any; kernel any;).  Instead, create a se
parate log file for your own cut-down logging.

On Thu, Mar 21, 2019 at 03:09:30PM -0400, Jason Lixfeld wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I’m looking for some ideas about configuring syslog.
> 
> Starting from the bare-minumum syslog config, and log-updown in BGP:
> 
> jlixfeld at lab# show system syslog
> user * {
>     any emergency;
> }
> host 10.219.51.130 {
>     any info;
> }
> file messages {
>     any info;
> }
> time-format year millisecond;
> 
> The messages file produces a great set of useful logs for day-to-day operations and monitoring:  up/down for LDP, LLDP, ISIS, BFD, interface, BGP and also executed CLI commands (mgd UI_CMDLINE_READ_LINE).  It’s great.
> 
> However, an enormous amount of logs from mgd (UI_*), chassisd, and a bunch of other processes are also caught in this messages file, and while it’s definitely useful to capture, it doesn’t need to be in the same file as the day-to-day stuff.  I’m sure others have constructed some useful syslog configs for separating these day-to-day messages into one file, and other stuff into other file(s).  I’m interested in seeing other people’s work for some inspiration on how I can construct a useful set of files myself.
> 
> Anyone care to share?
> 
> Thanks in advance!
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