If the files get too big they can become awkward to handle because it takes too much time to load them and process them.If you do not rotate the logs then you have to load every log entry ever made since the installation of Apache just to see one log entry. If you rotate the logs then you only have to load the other entries made the same day as the entry you want to see.
The web server administrator
web server administrator
application log, security log, system log
If you don't log-off, anyone can go on that computer and access your folder and files
/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.
Exactly what is the error message say?
The easiest way to do this is to log off and log back on. After the prompt to log back on, you should get a window pop up that asks if you'd like to back up your files. Click yes and you will be prompted to install disks and copy your files. If your computer crashes, you have the back up on the disks.
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
A log in password is a secret word or phrase to secure your files on the computer.
Traffic Server generates log files.