Log Files

Scripting the editing of a log/text file

I am looking to remove complete lines of text from a log file. Would prefer to do this in a batch file if possible and also to use wildcards in the searching for the line to remove. i.e. find the text within a file matching "the content of this file stating * to be removed" (where the asterisk...

Log files - Exchange 2003

I am looking to prune the log files in an Exchange Server 2003 installation. Before I actually delete the files I have a question regarding exactly what the log(s) are recording and whether deleting them will have an adverse effect on the performance of the server. Our environment also includes...

Shared folder server activity

What would be the best way to log data for files in a shared directory (and sub-directories) on a server? The type of information needed would be something like this: - File accessed - By whom the file was accessed - Date/Time opened - Date/Time closed (if possible) - Date/Time file saved ...

Last 5 lines of my log file

Hi, I am looking for a UNIX command that would return me the last 5 lines of my file. Can anyone help? Thanks