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  1. 08-05-2012 #1
    redhat70
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    Linux Server Down, Log file ?

    Hi,

    One of the Linux server was down last day and I was not able to track the reason for server down.

    Please let me know which log file need to be check to trace the server down issue ?

    When was the server down ?
    Why was the server down ?

    Please give me the path of the log file in LINUX server to track the reason for the server down.


    Regards,
    Aparna.
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  2. 08-07-2012 #2
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    Look in /var/log/messages* - all the messages are timestamped. You will need to either be root, or sudo to view those files, however.
    Sometimes, real fast is almost as good as real time.
    Just remember, Semper Gumbi - always be flexible!
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