Configuring security log size and retention settings

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 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.