ausearch_set_stop - Linux
Overview
ausearch_set_stop is a utility for the Linux Audit system that allows administrators to pause and resume audit record generation. It’s commonly used to temporarily stop audit data collection for maintenance or troubleshooting.
Syntax
ausearch_set_stop [OPTION]... PATH
Options/Flags
- -h, –help: Display usage information and exit.
- -v, –version: Display version information and exit.
- -s, –stop: Stop audit record generation.
- -r, –resume: Resume audit record generation.
- -t, –timeout=NUM: Set the timeout (in seconds) before the audit system automatically resumes record generation. Default is 0 (disabled).
Examples
Stop audit record generation:
ausearch_set_stop -s /var/log/audit
Resume audit record generation:
ausearch_set_stop -r /var/log/audit
Pause audit record generation for 5 minutes:
ausearch_set_stop -t 300 /var/log/audit
Common Issues
- Ensure that you have root privileges before executing this command.
- Verify that the specified path is a valid audit log file.
- When resuming record generation, ensure the path is the same as when it was stopped.
Integration
ausearch_set_stop can be used in conjunction with other audit-related commands, such as ausearch and aureport.
For example, you can use ausearch_set_stop to pause audit data collection while running a specific command or script, then resume it afterward to collect any relevant audit records:
ausearch_set_stop -s /var/log/audit
<run command or script>
ausearch_set_stop -r /var/log/audit