Linux Log Monitoring | How to Do Log Analysis? | MPrashant
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Welcome to our in-depth tutorial on Linux Log Monitoring and Log Analysis, presented in an easy-to-understand format. This video is a must-watch for anyone involved in system administration, cybersecurity, or IT management, as well as for those who are curious about the inner workings of Linux systems.

🌟 In This Video:

Understanding Linux Logs: Dive into what log files are in Linux, where to find them, and why they are critical for system health and security.
Tools for Log Monitoring: Explore various tools and commands available in Linux for log monitoring, including both command-line and graphical options.
Step-by-Step Log Analysis: Learn how to perform effective log analysis to identify common issues, potential security breaches, and system performance insights.
Real-World Applications: See how log monitoring and analysis apply in real-world scenarios, enhancing your ability to manage and secure Linux environments.
👨‍💻 Why This Video?:

Comprehensive Guide: From basic concepts to advanced analysis techniques, this video covers all you need to know about Linux log monitoring.
Practical Approach: Includes practical demonstrations and examples for a hands-on understanding.
For All Skill Levels: Whether you're a beginner or an experienced professional, there's valuable information for everyone.
📚 Ideal Audience:

System administrators and IT professionals.
Students studying computer science or IT.
Linux enthusiasts and power users.
Anyone interested in cybersecurity and system diagnostics.
🚀 Enhance Your IT Skills:
Understanding log monitoring and analysis is essential for maintaining and securing any Linux system. By the end of this video, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to effectively monitor, analyze, and act on the information in Linux log files.

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In this video, we'll be discussing how to do log analysis in Linux with tips on different log files and what to look for when monitoring your system. We'll also cover how to create log files and send alerts when something goes wrong.

If you're looking for tips on how to do log analysis in Linux, then this is the video for you! By the end of this video, you'll have a good understanding of how to use log monitoring to find problems and troubleshoot issues.

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Topics we will cover about different log files for Linux like
boot.log
secure
messages
maillog
httpd
cron

Some basics tips and methods for log analysis on Linux server in Hindi
Linux var/log
Linux /var/log
Linux logs
Linux logging
Linux log analysis

00:00 Intro
00:45 What are log files?
02:14 Introducing /var/log
05:55 boot.log file
10:25 cron logs









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boot -
It contains log about the booting process
On left side you can see OK messages
In case of any issues you may see FALSE, ALERT or ERROR
It is going through each step of boot startup
When the server is UP then the logging will be stopped
When you reboot your machine, it will rewrite this file



secure
This log keep the records of your logging activity
when someone logged in or out or authentication failure etc
We can show example by logging in from another terminal

messages
Most commonly used log file
Has hardware, software, application, process related info whatever activity going on
We can also show example
Switch user
Restarting a service like firewall
yum install nginx (will give the message about dnf)

chron
When you do anything about the chron jobs activity then it will generate the logs in this file


maillog
It contains log about the sendmail deamon
Like sending out email or email coming in
For any issues on sending the email you check here

For the packages related info
dnf.log

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