ansible/awx

add feature to save rsyslogd queue content when external logging is misconfigured

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#9,407 opened on Feb 24, 2021

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Description

ISSUE TYPE
  • Feature Idea
SUMMARY

rsyslog does not save the queue content when external logging is misconfigured. In case of a 404 error on the external logging service, a buffer will not be kept and any log events will be lost. For example, one time 404 error from an external logging server, we lost log events until the external logging service is fixed.

Additionally, rsyslogd does not save the queue content on service shutdown. can we add such feature to store the queue on rsyslogd shutdown or restart.

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Research direction
Examine the AWX logging configuration, specifically how rsyslogd is set up and how the queue is managed. Look into rsyslog's queue parameters (e.g., queue.type, queue.filename) and identify where to add logic to save the queue to disk on shutdown or when external logging returns a 404. Consider implementing a custom rsyslog output module or using existing queue features to persist log events.
Tech stack
python
Domain
backenddevops
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Mostly clear
Prerequisites
AWXrsyslogLinux
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40