File Analysis in ADAudit Plus

File Analysis uses metadata and disk space scans to provide critical insights into file server security and storage aspects. It is a component of ManageEngine's data visibility and security platform, DataSecurity Plus. The File Analysis module within ADAudit Plus lets you scan up to 200,000 files to gain file storage insights. To try out all File Analysis features, you can download a free, fully functional, 30-day trial here.

Supported Windows server versions

• Windows Server 2003/2003 R2
• Windows Server 2008/2008 R2
• Windows Server 2012/2012 R2
• Windows Server 2016
• Windows Server 2019

Reports available for preview in ADAudit Plus

• All Files
• Old Files
• Stale Files
• Unmodified Files
• Hidden Files

How to set up File Analysis in ADAudit Plus

The preview version of File Analysis will automatically scan up to 200, 000 files configured in ADAudit Plus for file server auditing. Scan data for these files will be retained and processed to be presented in reports. To scan more files and try all File Analysis features, you can download a fully functional, 30-day trial here.

You can specify the files you want File Analysis to scan by editing the file shares configured at File Analysis → Configuration → Windows File Server. Specify the number of days that indicate the age or the last access time of the files you wish to report by navigating to File Analysis → Configuration → Report Configuration.