Re: How to read log files
On Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 5:29 PM, Celejar <celejar@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:38:14 +0200
> Javier Barroso <javibarroso@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> On Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 9:06 AM, Dotan Cohen <dotancohen@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >> Why don't you just post what you've got? You will most probably find
>> >> someone who can explain not only where the problem is but how to read
>> >> it, too.
>> >>
>> >
>> > In the general sense my intention was to learn and not lazy-web the
>> > list. But you are right, attached is /var/log/messages.
>>
>> My 2 cents: read and understand log messages when you are in trouble,
>> if system is working well, you don't need understand these logs.
>
> I think that, on the contrary, it's very important to get familiar with
> the system's logs under normal conditions. This way, when you do have
> a problem, you'll know what's normal and what are the important lines.
That is correct too, logs he sent was kernel logs. kernel logs are
"generally" difficult to understand (they are hardware related) and in
normal conditions they won't tell you nothing important until you want
"play" with the system deeper
However, application logs are easier to understand (I think) and it is
good reading it like you said
Regards,
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