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[IMAGE] Windows event logs can contain a goldmine of information to help you troubleshoot operational and security issues, detect an attack in progress, and examine the results of one that's over and done. However, the logs won't contain the information you need if you don't properly configure the auditing policy. You may download a printer-friendly version. [TABLE]

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Configure event log settings.

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The default event log settings on Windows systems will probably require enlarging the log file size and other settings. This will be a topic covered next time.

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After audit settings are configured, the Windows event logs will start to build a goldmine of information --- but understanding and using that information requires another checklist,

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one that I'll soon supply.

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