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Log file

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000691

A computer-generated record of events that occur within an operating system or other software. These files capture data such as system access, errors, and user activities, providing an audit trail for troubleshooting and security analysis. Log files are typically stored in plain text or a structured format like JSON.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-000691
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectSoftware
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-000691",
  "term": "Log file",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "A computer-generated record of events that occur within an operating system or other software. These files capture data such as system access, errors, and user activities, providing an audit trail for troubleshooting and security analysis. Log files are typically stored in plain text or a structured format like JSON.",
  "subject": "Software",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/log-file/"
}

Record 759 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.