Logging and Log Management

by Anton Chuvakin, Kevin Schmidt, Chris Phillips

Effectively analyzing large volumes of diverse logs can pose many challenges. "Logging and Log Management "helps to simplify this complex process using practical guidance and real-world examples. Packed with information you need to know for system, network and security logging. Log management and log analysis methods are covered in detail, including approaches to creating useful logs on systems and applications, log searching and log review.
Comprehensive coverage of log management including analysis, visualization, reporting and moreIncludes information on different uses for logs -- from system operations to regulatory complianceFeatures case Studies on syslog-ng and actual real-world situations where logs came in handy in incident responseProvides practical guidance in the areas of report, log analysis system selection, planning a log analysis system and log data normalization and correlation

Genres: Computer Science

463 pages, ebook

First published November 15, 2012

Reviews

[Philibusted · Rating 5 out of 5]

In short:
- First class / One of a kind content and a must-read for IT professionals. Seriously, a course in Logs should be a must in any computer-related degree, imo.
- Frustrating amount of editing errors & mistakes.

[Philibusted · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting read and actually very thoughtful - but the language is a bit rough in parts.

And, I know this is going to be an odd facet to mention - but the pages had a really pleasant texture to them.

[عَبدُالكَرِيمْ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Linux System Admins you need to read this book!
must read for security sensitive Linux boxes