Nov 01, 2018
admin-tools administration debian ubuntu logs logwatch monitoring
Most every program you install and run, especially services, generate some form of log file and nearly everyone only checks those logs when something bad happens. Why? Because there are so many logs to check! Well, that’s where a log parsing program can be a lifesaver. I like using Logwatch on my Debian/Ubuntu systems. Logwatch is a nice, lightweight, easy-to-use program that generates a summary report that can be emailed nightly or on whatever schedule you choose.