### Instruction: Given the reference text, what is log rotation in information technology?
### Input: log rotation is an automated process used in system administration in which log files are compressed, moved (archived), renamed or deleted once they are too old or too big
### Response: In information technology, log rotation is an automated process used in system administration in which log files are compressed, moved (archived), renamed or deleted once they are too old or too big (there can be other metrics that can apply here). New incoming log data is directed into a new fresh file (at the same location).