Network Logs Flashcards
What are file logs?
They records of events committed to a file in a list format. They can include all sorts of information about events that happened at a particular time. Every device on the network creates log files, thus giving you a history of what’s been happening.
Logs typically contain five headed-up areas. They are:
Timestamp –the time of the event.
Log level – how severe or important the event is.
Username– who caused the event.
Service or application – what caused the event.
Event description – what has happened.
Define log files?
Event log –records information about the usage of network traffic and tracks login attempts, application events, and failed password attempts.
System log (or syslog) – records operating system events, including startup messages, system changes, shutdowns, and errors and warnings.
What are the types of log files?
Server log – contains a record of activities in a text document related to a specific server over a specific period of time.
Change log – lists changes made to an application or file.
Availability log –tracks uptime, availability, and system performance.
Authorization and access log – lists who is accessing applications or files.
Resource log –provides information on connectivity issues and any capacity problems.
