Logwatch is an open-source Perl-based log analysis tool for Linux and Unix administrators. It parses system logs, summarizes notable events, and can...
Pros
- Produces concise daily summaries from many system services
- Works with standard Linux log files without a central server
- Highly configurable through service and filter scripts
Cons
- Less suitable for real-time alerting than Logcheck or Swatch
- Limited search and visualization compared with Graylog or Elastic Stack
- Configuration requires familiarity with Perl-based service scripts