FSync

Force fsync() on the state file to guard against crash corruption.

This parameter applies to imjournal: Systemd Journal Input Module.

Name:

FSync

Scope:

module

Type:

boolean

Default:

module=off

Required?:

no

Introduced:

8.1908.0

Description

When enabled, the module synchronizes the state file to persistent storage after each write. This reduces the risk of duplicate messages after abrupt shutdowns at the cost of additional I/O.

Module usage

module(load="imjournal" FSync="...")

Notes

• Historic documentation called this a binary option; it is boolean.

• May significantly impact performance with low PersistStateInterval values.

See also

See also imjournal: Systemd Journal Input Module.

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