With tail, you can view a Linux log file as the system writes to it in real time. So while you’re trying to troubleshoot that system, you can follow the syslog, the auth.log, faillog, kern.log ...

If you really want to see what's happening beneath the hood of your Linux distribution, you need to use log files.

A log file usually contains a set of system events or records. The system administrator can analyze and investigate the log files to know what's really going on in a Linux system. The log files will ...

This brief guide explains how to change default sudo log file in Linux distributions such as Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS, Fedora and openSUSE.

Want to sift through a massive log file, text file, or dataset? You’re not alone. Reading large files on Linux can be challenging when you want to view and manage content without overwhelming your ...

Spread the loveUbuntu is one of the most widely used Linux-based operating systems, known for its fast, secure and user-friendly features. One of the many benefits that come with Ubuntu is the ability ...

The tail command makes it easy to view log entries as they are written in real-time. Jack Wallen shows you how to make use of this indispensable tool.