💡 : The sos report command has replaced the older, now-deprecated sosreport syntax. 🛠️ Step-by-Step Generation
Verify the package is installed by running rpm -qa | grep sos (RHEL) or apt list --installed | grep sosreport (Ubuntu). Install (If Missing) RHEL/CentOS : sudo dnf install sos Ubuntu/Debian : sudo apt install sosreport Run the Report Execute sudo sos report in your terminal.
: Run sudo sos clean to strip sensitive information like IP addresses and usernames from an existing report.
: Use sudo sos report --batch to generate the report without being prompted for input.
Once finished, the compressed archive (e.g., .tar.xz ) is typically saved in the /var/tmp/ or /tmp/ directory. 🔍 Advanced Options