log file rotation failed - Log file rotation failed logrotate error

root@linuxfix:~/log_file_rotation_failed$

log file rotation failed

Log file rotation failed logrotate error

Solutions

Prerequisites: Start by updating your system to resolve common issues and ensure the solutions provided below are compatible with your current environment.

check_latest_version && sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Test logrotate configuration

Check logrotate setup:

sudo logrotate -d /etc/logrotate.conf

sudo logrotate -f /etc/logrotate.d/service

logrotate --version

Check permissions

Verify file permissions:

ls -la /var/log/

sudo chown syslog:adm /var/log/service.log

chmod 640 /var/log/service.log

Manual rotation

Force log rotation:

sudo logrotate -f /etc/logrotate.d/service

sudo systemctl reload service

journalctl --rotate

What is log file rotation failed?

Logrotate failed to rotate log files, potentially causing disk space issues.

Common scenarios: Configuration errors, permission issues, or disk space problems.

Common Causes

Logrotate configuration error
Insufficient permissions
Disk space full
Process holding log file
Service restart failed

Debugging Tips

cat /var/lib/logrotate/status

grep logrotate /var/log/syslog

ls -la /etc/logrotate.d/

Prevention

Regular logrotate testing
Monitor disk space
Proper log permissions

Additional Resources

Logrotate Manual

Log rotation configuration

logrotate logs rotation maintenance