Understanding Log Management on a Linux Server

I'm trying to get a better understanding of how log management works on a Linux server. When I install a Linux server, I notice that there are many log files and directories in /var/log. My concern is about the potential for these log files to grow indefinitely until the server runs out of space. What are the default mechanisms in place on a typical Linux server to prevent log files from growing indefinitely? I know that logrotate is commonly used to manage log file growth, but is there a standard recommended practice for configuring logrotate on a server? Without proper configuration, it seems like the server could eventually run out of space.