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utmpdump
The utmpdump command line tool is a Unix utility used to display the contents of the utmp file. The utmp file is a system file that keeps track of current login sessions on a Unix-like operating system.
With utmpdump, users can examine and analyze the data stored in the utmp file, which includes information about active user sessions, such as login names, terminal IDs, session start and end times, and more.
The utmpdump command takes the path to the utmp file as an argument and prints a formatted output of the data stored within it. It can be used for various purposes, such as monitoring user activity, troubleshooting login issues, or generating reports on user sessions.
The tool provides a comprehensive overview of the data, displaying relevant details in a structured format. It can be useful for system administrators, security analysts, or anyone interested in understanding the usage patterns and history of user logins on a Unix system.
Additionally, the utmpdump command may have additional options or flags that allow users to customize the output, filter data based on specific criteria, or redirect the output to a file for further processing.
Overall, utmpdump is a powerful tool for examining and analyzing the utmp file, providing insights into user sessions and login activity on Unix-like systems.
List of commands for utmpdump:
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utmpdump:tldr:5f535 utmpdump: Load a previously dumped file into `/var/log/wtmp`.$ utmpdump -r ${dumpfile} > ${-var-log-wtmp}try on your machineexplain this command
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utmpdump:tldr:c6465 utmpdump: Dump the `/var/log/wtmp` file to the standard output as plain text.$ utmpdump ${-var-log-wtmp}try on your machineexplain this command