Full Guide to /var/log: What Each Folder Stores

The /var/log directory is the standard location for logs in Linux.

📋 Main Files

• syslog / messages: General system activity.
• auth.log / secure: Login and authentication.
• kern.log: Kernel messages.
• dmesg: Boot messages.

🛠 Usage

Use tail -f /var/log/syslog to watch events in real-time.