What Does System Log (Syslog) Mean?
The system log (syslog) contains a record of the operating system (OS) events that indicates how the system processes and drivers were loaded. The syslog shows informational, error and warning events related to the computer OS. By reviewing the data contained in the log, an administrator or user troubleshooting the system can identify the cause of a problem or whether the system processes are loading successfully.
Techopedia Explains System Log (Syslog)
The OS maintains a log of events that helps in monitoring, administering and troubleshooting the system in addition to helping users get information about important processes. Some of the events include system errors, warnings, startup messages, system changes, abnormal shutdowns, etc. This list is applicable to most versions of the three common OSs (Windows, Linux and Mac OS).
