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Access logging with high traffic consumes log buffer memory

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performanceUpdated Feb 24, 2026(via Exa)
How to detect:

When access logging is enabled on high-traffic services, log buffers consume memory. Multiple access_log configurations in config_dump indicate this may be contributing to memory usage.

Recommended action:

Check config_dump for access_log entries. Consider using file-based access logging with rotation instead of stdout, or disable access logging on high-traffic services where not needed.