'Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size' (Setup)ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:91061 | Date: (C)2023-07-17 (M)2023-12-12 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
This policy setting controls Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size.If you enable this policy setting and a log file reaches its maximum size, new events are not written to the log and are lost.If you disable or do not configure this policy setting and a log file reaches its maximum size, new events overwrite old events.Note: Old events may or may not be retained according to the Backup log automatically when full policy setting.Fix:(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Event Log Service\Setup!Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Setup!Retention
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Microsoft Windows Server 2022 |