The Application event log size must be configured to 32768 KB or greater.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-26579	WN12-CC-000084	SV-52966r2_rule		Medium

Description
Inadequate log size will cause the log to fill up quickly. This may prevent audit events from being recorded properly and require frequent attention by administrative personnel.

STIG	Date
Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide	2016-07-22

Details

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Fix Text (F-71601r2_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Event Log Service >> Application >> "Specify the maximum log file size (KB)" to "Enabled" with a "Maximum Log Size (KB)" of "32768" or greater.