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show log messages: Lists the system log messages in the default syslog file messages. Use: The syslog family monitors all system-wide operations on the device and records them to syslog files. This command displays time-stamped entries so that you can see what has occurred on the device and when it occurred. Useful for tracking down device, network, and traffic flow problems.

show system uptime: Lists how long a device has been up and running. Use: Shows you the last time that the device was powered on, restarted, or rebooted.

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