How to view the Linux system log?

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Many businesses use Linux systems, and auditing Linux system logs can provide important information about network events. Efficient viewing of Linux system logs is very important for work. The following are commonly used commands

Linux system log

How to View Linux System Logs?

uname -a # View kernel/OS/CPU information

cat /etc/issue

cat /etc/redhat-release # View operating system version

cat /proc/cpuinfo # View CPU information

hostname # View computer name

lspci -tv # List all PCI devices

lsusb -tv # List all USB devices

lsmod # List loaded kernel modules

env # View environment variables

lessView Linux system logs

One of the most important logs contained in /var/log is syslog. This special log file records everything except authentication-related messages. Suppose you want to view the contents of this log file, you can quickly execute the command less /var/log/syslog.

EventLog Analyzer

Instead of viewing logs using commands, you can instead use EventLog Analyzer, a comprehensive syslog management solution for maintaining the security of your Linux system. It can comprehensively manage and audit Linux system logs. Monitor Linux processes, user activity, mail servers, and more.

EventLog Analyzer is a network log management tool. It can collect logs from various types of devices in the network, and classify and store the collected logs. When the administrator needs to analyze the logs of a device, the log search function can be used to view the logs of the device in a unified manner. The scope of event processing is narrowed, which greatly facilitates the daily management of each device by the administrator. Not only that, the log management function of EventLog Analyzer can also provide important data basis for the company’s network equipment compliance audit and provide important guarantee for enterprise network security.

log management tool

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