How to Install and Uninstall rsyslog Package on openSUSE Leap

Last updated: January 09,2025

1. Install "rsyslog" package

Please follow the step by step instructions below to install rsyslog on openSUSE Leap


    
        
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                sudo zypper refresh
            
                    
    
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                sudo zypper install
            
                        
                rsyslog
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "rsyslog" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to uninstall rsyslog on openSUSE Leap:


    
        
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                sudo zypper remove
            
                        
                rsyslog
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the rsyslog package on openSUSE Leap

Information for package rsyslog:
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Repository : Update repository with updates from SUSE Linux Enterprise 15
Name : rsyslog
Version : 8.2306.0-150400.5.27.1
Arch : x86_64
Vendor : SUSE LLC
Installed Size : 2.6 MiB
Installed : No
Status : not installed
Source package : rsyslog-8.2306.0-150400.5.27.1.src
Upstream URL : http://www.rsyslog.com/
Summary : The enhanced syslogd for Linux and Unix
Description :
Rsyslog is an enhanced multi-threaded syslogd supporting, among others,
MySQL, syslog/tcp, RFC 3195, permitted sender lists, filtering on any
message part, and fine grain output format control. It is quite
compatible to stock sysklogd and can be used as a drop-in replacement.
Its advanced features make it suitable for enterprise-class, encryption
protected syslog relay chains while at the same time being very easy to
setup for the novice user.