syslogd not writing to /var/log/*

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • syslogd not writing to /var/log/* . Checked lsof /var/log/* and syslog hasn't opened any of the files.
  • Disabling SElinux and restarting syslogd has enabled logging.  Confirmed with lsof /var/log/* and logger command.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5

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