Log rotation, a normal thing on Linux systems, keeps any particular log file from becoming too large, yet ensures that sufficient details on system activities are still available for proper system ...

If you usually keep a known amount of hard-drive space clear, and suddenly find your system running low on space, a problem with the way the system handles log files may be to blame. You can use a ...

System logs are akin to a continuous, detailed journal that records events and activities happening within a computer system. These logs are pivotal for diagnosing problems, understanding user ...

The tool itself is self-explanatory. The buttons are marked with the names of the log files that you can grab. Click any of the buttons to obtain the respective log files or you can click on “Grab All ...

Cybercriminals are abusing a post-compromise zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) to deploy ransomware. The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) and Microsoft ...

In Windows 11/10/8/7, the System File Checker is integrated with Windows Resource Protection, which protects registry keys and folders as well as critical system files. If any changes are detected to ...

Using the Windows Server 2003 Computer Management Console Event Viewer snap-in Your email has been sent Windows Server 2003 admins can benefit from using the various snap-ins included with the ...

The way the Linux file system is laid out makes perfect sense. I've been using Linux for so many years that I can't imagine another file system making more sense. When I consider how the Windows file ...

A quick look at SyslogAnalyzer 2.0, which helps administrators sift through server log files. Reading server log files ranks up there with visiting the dentist and preparing your taxes by hand. But ...

Microsoft has released a patch for a Windows zero day vulnerability that has been exploited by cybercriminals in ransomware attacks. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-28252, is a privilege ...

Anyone who regularly exchanges data on a system with users from the Apple world will be familiar with the “DS_Store” files. This is where the Mac’s file manager stores meta information about the files ...