Key Takeaways

  • Linux system logging changed with the introduction of systemd, which centralizes and manages system, boot, and kernel log files in a binary format.
  • The journalctl command is used to read and filter system log messages, allowing users to navigate and search through logs.
  • Users can customize the display format of journalctl output, such as using different output formats like short, json, verbose, or cat, to focus on specific log details.