LogRotate

LogRotate is a popular open-source tool created by Ken Salter. It is designed to automatically rotate, compress, and remove log files on Unix-like systems based on rules set by the user.

By default, LogRotate runs daily and can be configured to handle a variety of log rotation scenarios, including scheduled rotation, size-based rotation, and rotation based on a set date interval. It also provides support for file compression and file removal after a specified number of rotations.

LogRotate is versatile and can be used with various log files, including system logs, application logs, web server logs, and more. With its simple configuration and low system requirements, LogRotate is widely used by system administrators looking to manage their log files efficiently.

Thanks to Ken Salter's contribution to the development of LogRotate, system administrators have an effective tool that simplifies log management on Unix-like systems.