Windows system event log filter equivalent in Linux
Filters system logs by priority.
system event log filter
journalctl -p warning..alert
journalctl -p warning..alert
journalctl -p warning..alert
Overview
What this command does
On Windows, "system event log filter" is used to show warning and error logs. On Linux, the closest practical mapping shown here is "journalctl -p warning..alert". Filters system logs by priority. This reference is grouped under Services & Processes → Logs.
Windows → Linux context
What changes when you use this on Linux?
Equivalent task, different tool
Windows system event log filter maps to journalctl -p warning..alert for this task. Treat this as a workflow mapping rather than a character-for-character syntax translation.
Portable across the compared distros
The Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch rows use the same command in this mapping. Package availability or defaults can still vary, so check the installed tool version when an option behaves differently.
For the broader concept behind this mapping, read Linux services and processes.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Show warning and error logs
Filters system logs by priority.
journalctl -p warning..alert
Show warning and error logs
journalctl --help
Show command help when supported
man journalctl
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
journalctl -p warning..alert
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: system event log filter
journalctl -p warning..alertReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
journalctl -p warning..alert | Show warning and error logs |
journalctl --help | Show command help when supported |
man journalctl | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch all use "journalctl -p warning..alert" for this mapping. The command syntax shown here is portable across the three rows, although installed versions and system defaults can still vary.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | journalctl -p warning..alert |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | journalctl -p warning..alert |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | journalctl -p warning..alert |
Same command on this distribution. |
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