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Created August 24, 2016 15:44
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Reload rsyslog configuration without restarting
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reload_rsyslog.sh
# Restart rsyslog so it re-opens its file pointer (e.g. during logrotate postrotate script)
# via https://access.redhat.com/solutions/232793
kill -HUP $(cat /var/run/syslogd.pid)
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https://lists.archive.carbon60.com/rsyslog/users/16151
https://serverfault.com/questions/813871/proper-way-to-reload-rsyslog-with-a-config-file-for-a-custom-application

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