You can check your Cisco switch log using several show logging commands within the switch's CLI (Command Line Interface). Here's how:
Methods to View Cisco Switch Logs
There are a few useful commands to check the logs:
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Show the Console Logging Configuration: Use the
show logging consolecommand. This displays the configuration of console logging, meaning how logs are displayed directly on the console connection.- This command has no arguments or options, simplifying its use.
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Display the Last N Lines of the Log: Use the
show logging last numbercommand. This will show a specific number of lines from the end of the log file, which is useful for viewing recent events. Replacenumberwith the desired number of lines.- For example,
show logging last 20will display the last 20 lines of the log.
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