Question Is it possible to run a search on all files that have changed

[Richard Follett]

Is it possible to list all files that have changed on the server over last few days?? run a report?

 

[Bitpalast]

You can use the Linux "find" command for that, but be aware, that this will find all log files, too. Many files are being modified continuously. Maybe you should consider to apply the command to certain directories or subdirectories only.

Example:
# find ./* -mtime -4
will find all files that are younger than 4 days.

# man find
explains find in more detail.

 

[Richard Follett]

I presume I have to run these in SSH ? Can I run these commands from Plesk dashboard?

 

[Bitpalast]

Yes, Linux commands must be entered on the Linux console.

 

[Andrew Roy]

You may try this I hope but I'm not sure.
Current Time how much file modified
$ find -mtime -1 -ls

$ find -type d
$ find -type f