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• check_logfiles

  The Nagios check_logfiles plugin helps you monitor your logfiles – even if the logs rotate and change names.

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  Anyone wanting to monitor logfiles could use one of the big dogs like Nagios or Icinga. However, lightweight alternatives can also sniff out threats and take much less time to set up. We put five of these little guard dogs to the test.

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• Firewall Logfile Analyzers

  Netfilter firewalls create highly detailed logfiles that nobody really wants to inspectmanually. Logfile analysis tools like IPtables Log Analyzer,Wallfire Wflogs,and FWlogwatch help administrators keep track of developments and filter for importantmessages.

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  See what's going on in the background of your Linux box by analyzing the logfiles.

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