Overview
Learn how to access and read Linux log files for information and troubleshooting. The course covers finding log files, accessing and reading them, packaging log files, reading binary log files, and exploring specific log files like btmp, auth.log, apt package log, dmesg, and more. The teaching method includes practical demonstrations and command line examples. This course is intended for individuals interested in understanding system logs on Linux servers for monitoring and issue resolution.
Syllabus
- Intro
- Where to Find Log Files
- Accessing and Reading Log Files
- Packaging Log Files
- How to Read Binary Log Files
- btmp Log File for bad Logins
- Ubuntu /var/log Files
- Ubuntu auth.log File
- Follow a Log File with tail
- Watch Logs as They Update
- Syslog for System Events
- apt Package Log File
- dmesg Log File
- journalctl and systemctl Commands
- Outro
Taught by
Linode