Description

This article explains why the messages log file may not populate with system logs.

Symptoms

  • The messages file is empty or not updating.
  • No system logs are visible in the messages file.
  • Logging appears inactive despite system activity.

Solution

The messages log file does not capture logs by default unless syslog configuration is explicitly defined.

If the appropriate syslog settings are not configured, logs will not be written to the messages file.

 

Verify that syslog configuration is correctly set up to send logs to the messages file.

Example:

set system syslog file messages any info

 
This configuration ensures that all system logs with severity level info and above are recorded in the messages file.

Modification History

2024-11-18 : Article Created