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The System event log size must be configured to 32768 KB or greater.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-73557 | WN16-CC-000320 | SV-88221r1_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 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-06-16 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-73639r1_chk ) |
|---|
| If the system is configured to write events directly to an audit server, this is NA. If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\System\ Value Name: MaxSize Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00008000 (32768) (or greater) |
| Fix Text (F-80007r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Event Log Service >> System >> "Specify the maximum log file size (KB)" to "Enabled" with a "Maximum Log Size (KB)" of "32768" or greater. |