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ADAudit Plus » Group policy object auditing guide » Configuring security log size and retention settings
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Configuring security log size and retention settings

1. Configuring security log size

Configure security log size for Group Policy audit data using the steps below:

  • Go to Start > Windows Administrative Tools > Group Policy Management.
  • In GPMC, right-click the GPO "domain name"_ADAudit Plus Audit policy, and select Edit.
  • In the Group Policy Management Editor, choose Computer configuration > Policies > Windows settings > Security settings > Event Log > Retention Method for Security Log.
  • Check Define these policy settings, and select Overwrite events as needed.
  • Click OK.
Configuring security log size and retention settings

2. Configuring retention settings

Configure retention settings for Group Policy audit data using the steps below:

  • Open ADAudit Plus.
  • Go to Admin > Configuration > Archive events and check the GPO Management box. Then enter the number of Days and Reclaimable space.
  • Choose the Archive folder.
  • Click Save.

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