[Linux-disciples] System Logs

[Adam Rosi-Kessel]

Jason Smith wrote:
> I had to restart my server this morning. I'm not quite sure what went
> wrong but want to find out. I assume this type of information would be
> found in the log files? Can anyone point me in the direction of the
> proper path/file??

Linux server?

Start by looking at /var/log/syslog and /var/log/syslog.0 (depending on the
rotation schedule). You should also check dmesg to make sure there are no
continuing hardware issues.

If you want to post your syslogs at some URL we could take a look for oddities.

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