How to create new log file to store details of the accessed files..!

hsatish · 01-21-2009, 09:20 AM

I am a newbie to Linux, and have been trying to figure out how to set a new log file to store the details of user accessing files.

Initially i want log details like file opened time,file closed time and user name who have accessed the file.... for text files in some specific directory.

Tinkster · 01-21-2009, 05:20 PM

Hi, and welcome to LQ!

You'll either need some auditing tool (like LAUS) or write your own
based on the kernel notification framework or a library like dazuko.

This is (because it's quite resource heavy) not ready available and
enabled in Linux by default.

Cheers,
Tink

hsatish · 01-21-2009, 10:17 PM

First of all...Thanks for you are reply

But i am a newbie to Linux.please give me more detailed explanation...

hsatish · 01-21-2009, 10:53 PM

I found that Dazuko will solve my ploblem....Your reply help me so much

Tinkster · 01-22-2009, 12:20 AM

Glad to have been of assistance. :}

Cheers,
Tink

Tinkster · 01-22-2009, 12:20 AM

Glad to have been of assistance. :}

Cheers,
Tink

Tinkster · 01-22-2009, 12:22 AM

Glad to have been of assistance. :}

Cheers,
Tink