What is the Rsyslog imfile and how do I use it?

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Issue

  • What is the Rsyslog imfile and how do I use it?
  • Does rsyslog imfile module support wildcards?
  • How many files imfile monitors?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8

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