# kernel — SeisComP Release documentation

6.9.0

# kernel

SeisComP kernel.

## Description

The kernel is the basic configuration for the seiscomp tool. It contains configuration parameters for all init scripts in `etc/init`. Each init script can, but does not need to, read the kernel parameters and configure itself accordingly. Kernel parameters are not mandatory but should be taken as (serious) hints. If for example syslog is enabled in the kernel then all init scripts should configure syslog as logging backend for the programs they start. But if a program does not support syslog it can also be started without logging to syslog.

## Module Configuration

Note

kernel is a standalone module and does not inherit global options.

`etc/defaults/kernel.cfg`
`etc/kernel.cfg`
`~/.seiscomp/kernel.cfg`

syslog

  Default: `false`

  Type: boolean

  Sends all logging output to the syslog backend which logs usually to /var/log/messages.

### messaging extension

SeisComP messaging component that enables communication of modules over the network.

messaging.enable

  Default: `true`

  Type: boolean

  Enables/disables local messaging (scmaster). The messaging component is an integral component of all modules (except e.g. acquisition modules). If you are not sure what to do, enable it.

messaging.bind

  Type: string

  Defines the messaging unencrypted bind address. If left empty then the configuration file (see scmaster) will be used instead. Use this to override the unencrypted bind address. The format is "[ip:]port".