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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When Socrates reportedly said the “unexamined life is not worth living,” the Greek philosopher didn’t imagine the modern internet with its seemingly unlimited ability to absorb data. Every mouse click ...

There are a million and one log-management tools running in networks all over the world. Some are simple file-searching utilities. Some dig a little deeper. But all are focused on a specific log file ...

Managing log files may seem like a mundane issue but doing it well tightens data security and boosts compliance efforts, says Quocirca's Fran Howarth. Managing risk, compliance and security are ...

Help! My SQL Server Log File is too big!!! Your email has been sent Overgrown transactional log files can turn into real problems if they are not handled properly. Today SQL Server consultant Tim ...

perspective Managing risk, compliance and security are objectives that still need to be achieved even while organizations rush to cut costs. The insider threat in particular has always been a key ...