Fedora typically uses the /var/log
directory to store log files. This directory contains various logs generated by the system and applications, such as system messages, security logs, and application-specific logs. Common log files include messages
, secure
, and dmesg
. Users can access and analyze these logs to troubleshoot issues or monitor system activity.
/var/log
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.
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.
When you use Backup to back up the System State data of a domain controller, you also back up the Active Directory® directory service database. To back up the System State data of a domain controller that is running Active Directory, you can use the same procedure as you would for a server that is not a domain controller. However, you must also back up additional files, such as the Active Directory database and log files, and all other files for the system components and services on which Active Directory depends.The following Active Directory files are part of a System State data backup of a domain controller. By default, these files are located in the Active Directory folder in %SystemRoot%\Ntds.Active Directory files to back upFile typeDefinition Ntds.ditThe Active Directory database.Edb.chkThe checkpoint file.Edb*.logThe transaction log files; each file is 10 megabytes (MB).Res1.log and Res2.logThe reserved transaction log files.In addition to the System State data, you must also back up the Microsoft Windows® boot partition and system partition when you perform either a Windows backup or a full computer backup of a domain controller.http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa997537(EXCHG.65).aspx
To delete SPNT log files in Server Protect, navigate to the log file directory typically found in the Server Protect installation folder. You can manually delete the log files or use the Server Protect management console to clear logs. Ensure that you have proper permissions and consider backing up important logs before deletion. Finally, restart the Server Protect service to apply any changes.
system state backup for non Dcsystem state + AD files for DCOn a Windows domain controller, the System State data encompasses the system startup files, system registry, COM+ class registration database, File Replication service (the SYSVOL directory), Certificate Services database (if it is installed), Domain Name System (if it is installed), Cluster service (if it is installed) and Active Directory. The DNS data includes DNS zone information that is Active Directory-integrated. The Cluster service data includes any registry checkpoints and the quorum log, which contains the most recent cluster database information. Active Directory includes the following files:Ntds.dit . The Active Directory database.Edb.chk . The checkpoint file.Edb*.log . The transaction logs; each 10 megabytes (MB) in size.Res1.log and Res2.log . Reserved transaction logs.
Log files for Apache are typically found in the /var/log/apache2/ directory on Debian-based systems (like Ubuntu) and in /var/log/httpd/ on Red Hat-based systems (like CentOS). The main log files include access.log, which records all requests to the server, and error.log, which logs server errors. The specific location can be configured in the Apache configuration file, usually found in /etc/apache2/apache2.conf or /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf.
Pidgin creates logs by saving the contents of all incoming and outgoing messages to a series of files on your hard drive. The log directory can be found in Linux under ~/.purple/logs . Inside the log directory the files have the following setup: protocol/screenname/buddyScreenname/yyyy-mm-dd-hhmmss.html So for instance, if I started talking to my friend bob on AIM from my screenname CoolGuy at 1:49 PM on Jan 23, 2009, the file would be saved as logs/aim/coolguy/bob/2009-01-23-134900.html
application log, security log, system log
They log onto the domain and not the actual computer.
The Last Known Good Configuration is updated after you log on normally to Vista
Which log files? This may help you. http://pondini.org/OSX/Logs.html