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How to read large raw server logs?

Discussion in 'Site & Server Administration' started by Redleg, Nov 6, 2004.

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    I just wondered if there's any good programs I can use to read my raw server logs?
    (not analyze them, just read and search the plain raw text)

    The files may be as large as 2gb for 1 month, so it's a bit hard to open them in Notepad now...

    Thanks. :)
     
    Redleg, Nov 6, 2004 IP
  2. expat

    expat Stranger from a far land

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    I use editpad for anything large. I have the pro but there is a lite for free. Yet to find a limit.

    M
     
    expat, Nov 6, 2004 IP
  3. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    If your logs are on a Linux/unix machine you could use grep like so:

    grep [string] logfile.log
     
    digitalpoint, Nov 6, 2004 IP
  4. Redleg

    Redleg Raider

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    I have to download them and read them on my computer, so I'm afraid that I can't use that one.. :(

    I'll check out Editpad, thanks for the tip expat.. :)
     
    Redleg, Nov 6, 2004 IP
  5. mudnik

    mudnik Peon

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    Hi Redleg,

    you can try ultraedit. Using notepad is nuts... :)
     
    mudnik, Nov 6, 2004 IP
  6. Redleg

    Redleg Raider

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    Editpad worked fine, but I'll check out ultraedit as well.

    Thanks. :)
     
    Redleg, Nov 7, 2004 IP
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    flawebworks Tech Services

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    Ultraedit is terrific for opening those pesky huge files. I couldn't live without it.
     
    flawebworks, Nov 7, 2004 IP