loghost in etc host

chuikingman · 06-22-2011, 03:26 AM

Hi,
I configure the /etc/hosts in red aht ES 5.4
I want to ask what is the function of "loghost "..
If I miss it , any different or problem ??/

Below is the etc/hosts file

127.0.0.1 localhost
192.168.59.10 A.abc.com A loghost
192.168.59.12 B.abc.com B
192.168.59.13 C.abc.com C

colucix · 06-22-2011, 03:41 AM

Usually it is the name of a centralized logging facility, used by syslogd to send log messages. Take a look here for details.