Log files refer to files that record events while applications run. Their purposes involve recording events while systems are executing, recording any changes to stored data and saving textual communication between computer users. Event logs, transaction logs and message logs perform the mentioned tasks respectively.
application log, security log, system log
A log folder is a designated directory on a computer or server that stores log files, which are records generated by various applications, systems, or services. These log files capture events, transactions, errors, and other activities, providing valuable insights for troubleshooting, monitoring performance, and auditing. By organizing logs in a specific folder, it becomes easier for administrators and developers to access and analyze the information for maintenance and optimization purposes.
/var/log
vim /var/log/messages Check for other files in the log directory, starting with message, followed by a number, to find the information you need.
On a Linux system, log files are commonly stored in the /var/log directory. This directory contains various log files generated by the system and applications, such as system messages, service logs, and application logs. Additionally, spool files, which are temporary files waiting to be processed, can often be found in subdirectories under /var, such as /var/spool.
Which log files? This may help you. http://pondini.org/OSX/Logs.html
Traffic Server generates log files.
A log in password is a secret word or phrase to secure your files on the computer.
A log in password is a secret word or phrase to secure your files on the computer.
they're probably somewhere in /var/log
Log files can exist in many forms: - you can log to a .txt or .log file, and when you do you can append to the end of it (a historical file) or overwrite what is already there (a record of the most recent program execution) - you can log to the Windows Event Log (viewable via the Control Panel) - you can log to custom binary files that aren't easily understandable when you examine them with an editor like Notepad Often, each application has its own log file. Ex: hijackThis generates a log file, Norton generates a log file, and the app we are writing at work generates a log file.
Some fax machine have data log files. Faxes are saved in its archive memory, you can still print the fax in its sent log files.