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Where do I find boot log in Debian 8?
According to Debian Wiki, I should fine boot log at /var/log/boot without any configuration in Debian 8. However the file is not there. If you use systemd as your init system, you may need to use systemctl to debug boot problems.
What does a log file in Debian do?
What’s logged here?: 1 This log file contains generic system activity logs. 2 It is mainly used to store informational and non-critical system messages. 3 In Debian-based systems, /var/log/syslog directory serves the same purpose.
Where are the boot messages stored in Debian?
The userspace messages are not stored anywhere unless you install the bootlogd package. It will log the service startup messages in /var/log/boot Note if you have the “fancy” boot messages (the colored [ OK ] [FAIL] etc messages), it will log the terminal escape codes in the file.
Where are the log files located in Ubuntu?
Log files contain messages related to kernel, services and applications events that are kept on a centralized repository of log files under /var/log directory. There are various log files in Linux Ubuntu for different informations.
Why is Ubuntu not booting on my computer?
Boot your computer while holding the Shift key. If you see a menu with a list of operating systems appear, you’ve accessed the GRUB boot loader. If you don’t see a menu with a list of boot options appear, the GRUB boot loader may have been overwritten, preventing Ubuntu from booting.
Why do I get boot errors in Linux?
As we mentioned before, the Linux boot processes happens rapidly that we can’t even clearly read most of the output sent to the console. So taking note of boot issues/errors calls for a system administrator to look into certain important files in conjunction with particular commands. And these include:
Why is my computer not booting from GRUB2?
If you can’t boot anything — not even a USB drive or CD — you may need to configure the boot order in your BIOS. If this doesn’t help, there may be a hardware problem with your computer. The first thing to check is whether you can access the GRUB2 boot loader. Boot your computer while holding the Shift key.