/var/log/apache2 gets deleted on restart - so apache doesn't start on startup

Question

I need help.

Every time I restart apache log directory gets deleted. So after each reboot, I've to mkdir /var/log/apache2

any ideas how to solve this issue?

I've a hunch it's permissions problem, but hey... you know more than me :)

Answer 1

It sounds like you've mounted /var/log as tmpfs. Check your /etc/fstab file for a line like:

tmpfs /var/log ...

Another possibility is that you're using "disk cleanup" software or have a cronjob that purges the directory on boot.