log file is growing fast

[N_M]

Hi Experts,

/var/adm/wtmps is growing very fast. I just want to see which process/application is responsible for this

[SKR_1]

This file keeps the details of good login attempts of all the users. You can trim this file after taking the backup if you need.

Thanks

SKR

[N_M]

The file is growing at the rate of about 50KB/sec. There is no user who is trying to login.

[N_M]

typo error in last reply. it is 50KB/min

[TTr · Accepted solution]

Type the command
/usr/sbin/acct/fwtmp -X < /var/adm/wtmps |more
You will see all the records in the wtmps database. The output is very wide so use a wide screen login window.

[Dennis Handly]

>There is no user who is trying to login.

Try using the last(1) command to see that the OS thinks about your statement. It should only grow if there are lots of logons and off. Possibly for ftp/rcp/remsh transfers

[N_M]

Thank you everyone !!