Oracle Linux 7:Found /var/log/messages is Empty And Not Being Updated (Doc ID 2580481.1)

Last updated on MARCH 13, 2023

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 7.6 with Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel [4.14.35] and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Found /var/log/messages is empty and no logs being written eventhough Rsyslog service is running.

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