How to Install and Uninstall rsyslog.x86_64 Package on Amazon Linux 2

Last updated: May 20,2024

1. Install "rsyslog.x86_64" package

This tutorial shows how to install rsyslog.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2


    
        
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                sudo yum install
            
                        
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2. Uninstall "rsyslog.x86_64" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to uninstall rsyslog.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2:


    
        
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                sudo yum remove 
            
                        
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                sudo yum autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the rsyslog.x86_64 package on Amazon Linux 2

Loaded plugins: ovl, priorities
Available Packages
Name : rsyslog
Arch : x86_64
Version : 8.24.0
Release : 57.amzn2.1
Size : 618 k
Repo : amzn2-core/2/x86_64
Summary : Enhanced system logging and kernel message trapping daemon
URL : http://www.rsyslog.com/
License : (GPLv3+ and ASL 2.0)
Description : Rsyslog is an enhanced, multi-threaded syslog daemon. It supports
: MySQL, syslog/TCP, RFC 3195, permitted sender lists, filtering on
: any message part, and fine grain output format control. It is
: compatible with stock sysklogd and can be used as a drop-in
: replacement. Rsyslog is simple to set up, with advanced features
: suitable for enterprise-class, encryption-protected syslog relay
: chains.