Log Cleanup and Reporting Automation Using Ansible: A Complete Guide

As servers run continuously, log files grow in size, consuming disk space and affecting performance. It's crucial to clean up error logs periodically to free up space.

1. Why We Need This Use Case

As servers run continuously, log files grow in size, consuming disk space and affecting performance. It's crucial to clean up error logs periodically to free up space, ensure smooth operation, and maintain server hygiene. Automating this process with Ansible simplifies server maintenance, especially when dealing with a fleet of servers.

2. When We Need This Use Case

This use case is necessary when:

• Servers are running for long periods, accumulating logs that aren't automatically cleaned.

• Disk space management is critical.

• Automating routine maintenance tasks (like log cleanup) to prevent manual intervention.

• Regularly maintaining large fleets of Ubuntu, Red Hat, or Debian servers.

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