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Old 03-02-2018
Linux logs

Hi,

In which file I can see linux logs for logging, file creation & deletation, chenge permission, running servicese etc. I know it is difficult for individual identification.

So can you suggest some basic files which helpful for monitoring & also they include logging of basic service as i said above.

/var/log/* it will include all the logs but I want to go specific. Please share any reference link or pdf if have.
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Old 03-02-2018
What you want is not logging but auditing.
System logs such as su log or messages provide rudimentary audit.

The stuff you would like to audit - files, services and applications needs additional configuration.
This is based on kernel module and is available on most distributions.

For instance, ARCH documentation
Audit framework - ArchWiki

A small disclaimer, i have not used those on linux systems in practice.

Regards
Peasant.
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