Learn How to Access and Read Linux Log Files For Information and Troubleshooting

In this video, @LearnLinuxTV shows how to access various log files on a Linux system. Log files are generated by your operating system and will give you a better view of what is happening within your Linux instance.

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Where to Find Log Files
2:25 - Accessing and Reading Log Files
4:25 - Packaging Log Files
6:11 - How to Read Binary Log Files
7:57 - btmp Log File for bad Logins
10:43 - Ubuntu /var/log Files
13:02 - Follow a Log File with tail
14:10 - Watch Logs as They Update
16:19 - Syslog for System Events
17:35 - apt Package Log File
20:21 - dmesg Log File
23:07 - journalctl and systemctl Commands
27:21 - Outro

#Linode #Linux #LinuxServer #Logging
Product: Linode, Server Logs, Linux; @LearnLinuxTV

[Radical]

oh wow, first good video explaining logging basics in Linux.

[Felix-vehs]

Good documentation and easy to understand log files are absolutely crucial for troubleshooting, using "man *" and "tail -f /var/log/*" for example is something I really miss in the Microsoft world...

[alanjrobertson]

Scary to see how many login attempts there are with the lastb command on a standard Linode server - I'm glad I've got it all locked down with public-key only access!

[ruffneck]

Mr. Jay I just love how you teach us in your channel, I thank you Sir. purchased your New Book as well.

[sharondcruz]

How do you find the reason for system reboot, which user did it and at what time it happened?