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Learn how to install, configure, and operate the Vyatta Network Operating System (Vyatta NOS) and Orchestrator, which help drive our virtual networking and physical platforms portfolio.

system syslog global archive

Specifies the settings for log file archiving of the main system log file.

set system syslog global archive { files files | size size }
delete system syslog global archive { files | size }
show system syslog global archive { files | size }
files
The maximum number of archive files that are maintained for the main system log file. After the maximum has been reached, logs are rotated with the oldest file being overwritten. The default maximum number is 10.
size
The maximum size in bytes of archive files for the main system log file. After the maximum has been reached, the file is closed and archived in compressed format. The default maximum size is 1 MB.

Configuration mode


system {
    syslog {
        global {
            archive {
                files files
                size size
            }
        }
    }
}

Use this command to specify the settings for log file archiving of the main system log file.

Use the set form of this command to specify the settings for log file archiving of the main system log file.

Use the delete form of this command to restore the default configuration for log file archiving.

Use the show form of this command to display the configuration for log file archiving.