You are working on a Windows Server 2003 system that has just been installed by another administrator. The administrator completed the installation but did not make any configuration changes following the installation. While checking the maximum log sizes in Event Viewer, you notice that the maximum size of the Security log is 16 MB. What does this tell you about the system?
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http://winad.epfl.ch/core/index.asp?article=97
http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/library/5a86ab0f-c7eb-45ed-9e5e-514173bf15e31033.mspx?mfr=true
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Based on the information you provided, the maximum size of the Security log being 16 MB tells us that the system has not been configured to handle a large amount of security-related events. In Windows Server 2003, the Security log is used to record events related to security issues such as login attempts, account changes, and access control events.
By default, the maximum size of the Security log in Windows Server 2003 is set to 16 MB. This means that once the log reaches this size, older events will be overwritten by newer events.
However, it is generally recommended to increase the maximum size of the Security log to ensure that important security events are not overwritten before they can be reviewed. This is especially important for systems that handle sensitive data or have high security requirements.
To change the maximum size of the Security log in Windows Server 2003, you can follow these steps:
1. Open Event Viewer by clicking on "Start", then "Administrative Tools", and then "Event Viewer".
2. In the Event Viewer window, navigate to "Windows Logs" and then click on "Security".
3. Right-click on "Security" and select "Properties".
4. In the "Security Properties" window, you will see the "Maximum log size" option. By default, it is set to 16 MB.
5. To increase the maximum size, enter a larger value, such as 100 MB or more, in the "Maximum log size" field.
6. Click "OK" to save the changes.
By increasing the maximum size of the Security log, you will ensure that more security-related events can be stored and reviewed, providing a better understanding of the system's security status.