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The Settings tab lets you configure several system settings for the server running EventLog Analyzer, as well as other settings.
The Simulate option generates sample event logs so that you can view reports without having to collect actual event logs. At any time click the Stop Simulate link to stop sending the sample data to EventLog Analyzer
The following is the the list of configuration options available under the System Settings section:
| Setting | Description |
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| Add New Host | Click this link to add a host from which event logs need to be collected |
| Host Groups | Click this link to add, edit, or delete host groups |
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Click this link to view device details for each host from which event logs are collected |
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| Alert Profiles | Click this link to view the alert profiles set up so far |
| Database Filters | Click this link to set up database filters for storing event logs |
| Schedule Listing | Click this link to view the list of reports scheduled |
| Archived Files | Click this link to configure archiving intervals, or load an archived file into the database |
| Working Hour | Click this link to configure Working and Non-Working hour event log collection pattern of the organization. |
| Imported Log Files | Click this link to import Windows Event Log files (type .evt format) from the local machine or by FTP from remote machine |
| Compliance Reports | Click this link to configure a new compliance type with required reports from the set of default reports and customize the existing compliance type with required reports. |
The following is the the list of configuration options available under the Administration Settings section:
| Setting | Description |
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| Mail Server Settings | Click this link to configure the mail server |
| User Management | Click this link to add, edit, or delete users in EventLog Analyzer |
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Click this link to access the database and execute queries |
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| Server Diagnostics | Click this link to view system-related information |
Apart from this, the left navigation pane includes the DB Storage Options box. The Current Storage Size value is used to define the number of days for which event logs collected, will be retained in the database. The default value is 32 days, after which the oldest values are deleted.
You can change the Current Storage Size value to reflect the storage settings required for your setup. Once done, click Update to save your changes.
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