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Configure journald to compress logs
journald-compress · RHEL ≥ 8 · 1 impl
Description
The systemd-journald service should be configured to compress log files to conserve disk space while maintaining log integrity.
Rationale
Log compression reduces disk usage and extends the retention period for logs within the same storage capacity, improving the ability to maintain audit trails.
Check → Remediate
Checkconfig_value
- path:
- /etc/systemd/journald.conf
- key:
- Compress
- expected:
- yes
Remediateconfig_set
- path:
- /etc/systemd/journald.conf
- key:
- Compress
- value:
- yes
- separator:
- =
- reload:
- systemd-journald
Framework references
CIS
rhel8 6.2.1.1.6rhel9 6.2.2.3rhel10 6.2.2.3
NIST 800-53
AU-4
Live verification
rhel10:checkrhel8:checkrhel9:checkrhel9:full
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