Seeking Guidance on Cleaning up Log Directory

[vawaver]

I come seeking your expertise and advice on a matter related to managing my Nginx proxy server. Specifically, I'm looking for recommendations on how to effectively clean up the log directory.

Over time, I've noticed that the log directory has accumulated a significant amount of log files (almost 2 GB), and I believe it's time to perform some cleanup to free up disk space and keep the system running smoothly. However, I want to make sure I do this correctly, without causing any unintended issues.

Here are a few specific questions I have:

1. What is the best practice for cleaning up Nginx log files? Is it safe to simply delete older log files manually?
2. Are there any specific Nginx settings or configurations I should be aware of before proceeding with log directory cleanup?
3. Is it possible to set up automatic log rotation and cleanup to avoid log files from becoming too large in the future? If so, what are the recommended settings for this?

I would greatly appreciate any insights, tips, or step-by-step instructions you can provide to help me carry out the log directory cleanup effectively and with confidence.

Thank you all in advance for your assistance and valuable suggestions!