Linux is often regarded as a complex operating system. In fact, even though it’s free, some experts argue that there’s a DIY ...

Log files. They're there for a reason -- to keep track of what goes on behind the velvet curtain of your operating system. When things go wrong, entries are added to those log files, so you can view ...

In the realm of Linux systems, the tail command plays a vital role in monitoring and analyzing files. Its simplicity and versatility make it a powerful tool for various tasks. In this article, we will ...

On Linux, the umask defines how new files and directories inherit access rights. Linux uses your current umask value to ...

This morning, I received a message from a friend who was reading a hack log, and she had some questions about the commands used. This got me thinking, as Linux has a ton of commands and some can be ...

Log rotation, a normal thing on Linux systems, keeps any particular log file from becoming too large, yet ensures that sufficient details on system activities are still available for proper system ...

Linux 101: How to delete files and folders from the CLI Your email has been sent When you’re using a GUI, deleting a file and/or a folder is as simple as right-clicking and selecting delete. But when ...

How to use syslog-ng to collect logs from remote Linux machines Your email has been sent Jack Wallen walks you through the process of setting up a centralized Linux log server using syslog-ng. Let’s ...