System logs are akin to a continuous, detailed journal that records events and activities happening within a computer system. These logs are pivotal for diagnosing problems, understanding user ...

In most big security breaches, there’s a familiar thread: something funny was going on, but no one noticed. The information was in the logs, but no one was looking for it. Logs from the hundreds or ...

Learn the basics of log management, including what logs are, what benefits they can bring, and what features to look for in a log management solution. Log management is an important component of ...

In the world of system administration, effective log management is crucial for troubleshooting, security monitoring, and ensuring system stability. Logs provide valuable insights into system ...

Considering how much valuable information is available in log files, you’d think more companies would pay attention to them. Workstations, servers, firewalls, appliances, and other computer devices ...

Not long ago, one of Citizens & Northern Bank‘s servers came close to running out of disk space. With more than 100 servers, the bank’s small IT staff can’t always keep track of space usage, says ...

Trustwave’s main competitive advantage is combining SIEM (security information and event management) and log management in one, relatively cheap appliance. While many vendors have begun bringing SIEM ...

Considering how much information is available in log files, you’d think companies would pay more attention to them. Client computers, servers, firewalls, network devices, and other appliances generate ...

Help! My SQL Server Log File is too big!!! Overgrown transactional log files can turn into real problems if they are not handled properly. Today SQL Server consultant Tim Chapman discusses the perils ...