Logs
Description¶
Linux Log Files and Mgmt
Path¶
/var/log
Log Types¶
-
apt/history.log- pkg install and removal info
- includes the initial system build as Live CD
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boot.log -
kern.log- kernel info, such as warnings, errors, ... -
syslog- System logs, such as kernel activities Xorg.log- graphics driver, its failures, warnings, etc.
journalctl¶
journalctl --list-boots
Logging is mostly handled by the journalctl utility.
journalctl - provides required logs.
Logs are stored in binary in /var/lib/systemd/catalog/database file.
This file enumerates all logs incl. kernel, boot and app logs.
See also: Basic Log Viewing.