TOMORROW! It’s the monthly mtng of the StL Linux User Group (i.e. LUG)! https://stllug.sluug.org/ Thurs 17 Oct '19 TWO short topics by Ken Johnson: logrotate (Debian-style); private DNS servers with dnsmasq. The logrotate facility keeps your logfiles in check: you can add files beyond those configured by your distribution. Internal DNS servers can: cache lookups, provide internal vs. external addresses for network resources, and/or work with DHCP to provide local name and IP address translation. Dnsmasq provides Domain Name System (DNS) forwarder, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, router advertisement and network boot features for small computer networks, created as free software.[4][5] Dnsmasq has low requirements for system resources,[6][7] can run on Linux, BSDs, Android and OS X, and is included in most Linux distributions. Consequently it "is present in a lot of home routers and certain Internet of Things gadgets"[4] and is included in Android.[5]. For 18 yrs... BIO: Ken works as an independent consultant performing system and small network administration, and writing specialized technical documentation. He is a frequent & welcomed speaker at stlLUG. VENUE Nick and Elena's Pizzeria 3007 Woodson Rd, Overland, MO 63114 The STLLUG meetings are usually on the third Thursday of each month from 6:30PM to 9:00PM.