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Ensure journald Storage is configured

journald-storage-persistent · RHEL ≥ 8 · 1 impl

Description

The Storage setting in /etc/systemd/journald.conf must be properly configured.

Rationale

Improper Storage configuration could weaken system security controls.

Check → Remediate

Checkconfig_value
path:
/etc/systemd/journald.conf
key:
Storage
expected:
persistent
Remediateconfig_set
path:
/etc/systemd/journald.conf
key:
Storage
value:
persistent
separator:
=
reload:
systemd-journald

Framework references

CIS

rhel9 6.2.2.4rhel8 6.2.1.1.5rhel10 6.2.2.4

NIST 800-53

AU-4AU-9

Live verification

rhel10:checkrhel8:checkrhel9:checkrhel9:full
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