Relay mode was introduced to sudo_logsrvd in sudo version 1.9.7. But, first of all, what is sudo_logsrvd? It is the sudo recording service that allows you to collect sudo session recordings centrally. Using relay mode makes it possible to collect sudo session recordings even when the central service is inaccessible and provides you with a single exit point from your network. In this blog you will learn why relay mode is important and how you can test it.