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The System event log size must be configured to 32768 KB or greater.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-73557 WN16-CC-000320 SV-88221r1_rule Medium
Description
Inadequate log size will cause the log to fill up quickly. This may prevent audit events from being recorded properly and require frequent attention by administrative personnel.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2020-06-16

Details

Check Text ( C-73639r1_chk )
If the system is configured to write events directly to an audit server, this is NA.

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\System\

Value Name: MaxSize

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00008000 (32768) (or greater)
Fix Text (F-80007r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Event Log Service >> System >> "Specify the maximum log file size (KB)" to "Enabled" with a "Maximum Log Size (KB)" of "32768" or greater.