Rules Related To 'psacct'

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Install the psacct package

package_psacct_installed

Description

The process accounting service, psacct, works with programs including acct and ac to allow system administrators to view user activity, such as commands issued by users of the system. The psacct package can be installed with the following command: 

$ sudo yum install psacct

Rationale

The psacct service can provide administrators a convenient view into some user activities. However, it should be noted that the auditing system and its audit records provide more authoritative and comprehensive records.

Enable Process Accounting (psacct)

service_psacct_enabled

Description

The process accounting service, psacct, works with programs including acct and ac to allow system administrators to view user activity, such as commands issued by users of the system. The psacct service can be enabled with the following command: 

$ sudo systemctl enable psacct.service

Rationale

The psacct service can provide administrators a convenient view into some user activities. However, it should be noted that the auditing system and its audit records provide more authoritative and comprehensive records.