Question: How Do I Read a Log File in Linux?
Contents How Do I View a Log File in Linux? Linux Logs Can Be Viewed with the Command Cd/Var/Log, Then by Typing the Command Ls to See the Logs Stored Under...
How do I view a log file in Linux?
Linux logs can be viewed with the command cd/var/log, then by typing the command ls to see the logs stored under this directory. One of the most important logs to view is the syslog, which logs everything but auth-related messages.
How do I view a log file?
Because most log files are recorded in plain text, the use of any text editor will do just fine to open it. By default, Windows will use Notepad to open a LOG file when you double-click on it. You almost certainly have an app already built-in or installed on your system for opening LOG files.
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