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gitlab-ctl:tldr:07d6d
The command "sudo gitlab-ctl tail" is used to display the logs in real-time for GitLab services running on a server.
Here's a breakdown of the command:
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"sudo" is used to run the following command as the superuser or root user. This is often required when accessing system files or executing system-level commands.
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"gitlab-ctl" is a command-line utility provided by GitLab to manage various components of the GitLab server, such as starting, stopping, or restarting services.
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"tail" is a command used to display the last lines of a file or streaming data. It is commonly used to monitor log files in real-time.
By combining "gitlab-ctl" with "tail" and executing the command with superuser privileges, "sudo gitlab-ctl tail" retrieves and continuously displays the logs generated by GitLab services. This can be useful for troubleshooting or monitoring purposes, as you can see the latest activity and any potential errors or warnings occurring in real-time.