LFCS Question #222: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C. *.* @remotehost. The question identifies the correct syslog configuration syntax for forwarding all log messages to a remote server.

Submitted by salim_om· Apr 18, 2026Service Configuration

Question

Which syslog configuration line will send out logged messages to a remote syslog server?

Options

A. host:remotehost
B. remote remotehost
C. @remotehost
D. host=remotehost

Explanation

The question identifies the correct syslog configuration syntax for forwarding all log messages to a remote server.

Common mistakes.

A. The syntax host:remotehost is not a standard syslog configuration for sending messages to a remote server.
B. The keywords remote remotehost are not part of the standard syslog configuration syntax for forwarding messages.
D. The syntax host=remotehost is not a standard syslog configuration for sending messages to a remote server.

Concept tested. Syslog remote logging configuration

Reference. https://linux.die.net/man/5/syslog.conf

Topics

#syslog#rsyslog#log forwarding#service configuration

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