Reviewing Log Files in Docker
Explore how to review and interpret Docker container log files to troubleshoot application failures and monitor system events. Understand commands for accessing logs, inspecting containers, and managing Docker service logs to maintain container health and performance.
What are log files?
Log files are extension files that are automatically generated with a record of events from an application or operating system. When we run an application or operating system, all the events that happen within the application or operating system are written in a log file.
Log files are really useful for troubleshooting applications. They give a guide to knowing the events happening in the application, both successful events and failures. They also give proper descriptions and timestamps for every event as they happen. As the application or operating system is run, they write this information. Log files can be used not only for troubleshooting but also for performance monitoring, security auditing, compliance reporting, and much more.
Variable directory
The variable directory is found in every Linux environment, and it’s known for writing information off applications and operating systems. It’s the home to the ...