The Linux Crash Course is a series of tutorials that will teach you a fundamental Linux-related concept in each episode. This time around, the spotlight is on logging. In this video, you'll see some examples of log files that exist in Fedora as well as Ubuntu. Thanks to Linode for sponsoring today's video! Check them out and get your very own cloud Linux server ➜ *🐧 Donate to Learn Linux TV and Receive a PDF with tips for switching to Linux* Contains over 40 pages of tips and recommendations to help make your transition easier! Check it out here ➜ *👨🎓 Check out my latest Courses* Take your Linux Learning further! With my latest paid courses, you'll learn valuable skills that will enhance your career. Available for 50% off until September 30th! • Ansible Course ➜ • Linux Essentials Course ➜ *💧 Spin up some Linux Servers with Digital Ocean* Digital Ocean is a great way to quickly spin up some Linux machines! • Check it out here ➜ (Affiliate Link) *🐧 Support Learn Linux TV* • Channel Membership ➜ • Patreon ➜ • Spin up your very own Linux server ➜ • Linux swag ➜ • Check out Netdata ➜ • Jay's Gear ➜ _Note: Royalties and/or commission is earned from each of the above links_ *🕐 Time Codes* 00:00 - Intro 00:59 - Get your very own cloud Linux server with Linode (sponsor) 02:21 - Log file examples from a Fedora instance 04:46 - Some log files may not be viewable as your normal user 05:52 - The dnf log file 07:35 - How to view the contents of the wtmp log file 09:18 - Viewing the contents of the btmp file 12:34 - Taking a look at some of the log files in Ubuntu 14:16 - The authorization log (authlog) 15:00 - Viewing logs in "follow mode" with tail 17:42 - Viewing the System Log (syslog) 21:56 - The dmesg log file 24:34 - The journalctl command*🎓 Full Linux Courses* • Linux Crash Course ➜ • Netdata ➜ • tmux ➜ • vim ➜ • Bash Scripting ➜ • Proxmox VE ➜ • Ansible (Udemy) ➜ • Linux Essentials (Udemy) ➜ *🎓 More About Learn Linux TV* • Main site ➜ • Community Forums ➜ • Github Account ➜ • Content Ethics ➜ • Request Paid Assistance ➜ ⚠️ Use Content Responsibly Learn Linux TV shares technical content intended to teach and help you, but it comes with no warranty. The channel is not liable for any damages from its use. Always ensure you have proper permissions, follow company policies, and comply with all applicable laws while working with infrastructure. 🚫 Authentic Content, No Shortcuts Learn Linux TV values integrity and does not engage in click-farming, unauthorized services, or artificial view inflation. All growth—subscribers, likes, and views—comes organically from high-quality Linux tutorials, reviews, and educational content created to genuinely help viewers. #Linux #LearnLinux #LinuxTutorial