logrotate

Identity

• Binary: /usr/sbin/logrotate
• Config: /etc/logrotate.conf
• Drop-in dir: /etc/logrotate.d/ (each file rotates one or more applications)
• State file: /var/lib/logrotate/status (tracks last rotation time per log path)
• Scheduler: run daily via /etc/cron.daily/logrotate or logrotate.timer (systemd)
• Distro install: apt install logrotate / dnf install logrotate

Key Operations