LFCS Question #223: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

Which option is required to syslogd in order for it to accept remote log messages?

Options

• As
• Br
• Cremote
• Dl

Explanation

This question asks for the command-line option for syslogd that enables it to receive log messages from remote syslog clients.

Common mistakes.

• A. The -s option is not a standard syslogd option for enabling remote message reception; it is sometimes used for secure logging.
• C. remote is a descriptor, not a standard command-line option for syslogd.
• D. The -l option is not a standard syslogd option for enabling remote message reception; it might be used for local logging control in some implementations.

Concept tested. Syslogd remote reception configuration

Reference. https://linux.die.net/man/8/syslogd

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