Conclusion

The topics discussed in this chapter might seem simple, but like syslog, which was covered in Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting Linux with syslog," they are an essential part of Linux administration that gets frequently overlookedespecially when new software is installed.

Whenever possible, always try to reboot your system to make sure all the newly installed applications start up correctly. Sometimes they start but give errors listed only in the /var/log directory. Taking the time to configure and test your startup scripts could prevent you from being awakened in the middle of the night while you are on vacation! It is really important.