Security log settings guide

ADAudit Plus periodically collects the audit-data from the configured servers and stores the information in the database for reporting. To avoid data loss, we recommend the below Event Log Settings.

Operating System of ServerRoleSecurity Log Size (Mb)Security Log Retention
Windows Server 2003Domain Controller307.2Overwrite Events As Needed
Windows Server 2008 and aboveDomain Controller1048.5Overwrite Events As Needed
Windows Server 2003File Server307.2Overwrite Events As Needed
Windows Server 2008 and aboveFile Server4194.3Overwrite Events As Needed
Windows Server 2003Member Server307.2Overwrite Events As Needed
Windows Server 2008 and aboveMember Server1048.5Overwrite Events As Needed
Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XPWindows workstation512Overwrite Events As Needed

For detailed stepd on how to configure security log settings for domain controllers, file servers, member servers, and workstations, click on their respective links found below:

Note: Ensure that the security log can hold a minimum of 12 hours worth of data.

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