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The following example causes all kernel messages of levels emerg, alert, crit,
and err to be sent to the /etc/messages file:
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Every Sunday at midnight, the /etc/messages file is copied to /etc/messages.0, the
/etc/messages.0 file is copied to /etc/messages.1, and so on. The system saves mes-
sages for up to six weeks.
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Check the /etc/messages file once a day for important messages. You can automate
checking this file by creating a script on the administration host that periodically
searches /etc/messages and then alerts you.
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The following example shows a customized /etc/syslog.conf file:
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