Perform Log Analysis

Learn how to perform log analysis and how to automate some log tasks. You will perform log management and analysis by using a script, define a file system audit policy, and configure centralized logging.

Time
30 minutes
Difficulty
Beginner
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Overview

Note: Once you begin a Challenge Lab, you will not be able to pause, save, or return to your progress. Please ensure you have set aside enough time to complete the challenge before you start.

Understand the Scenario

You are a network and security administrator. You need to learn how to perform log analysis, as well as how to automate some log tasks. First, you will perform log management and analysis by using a script. Next, you will define a file system audit policy. Finally, you will configure centralized logging.

Understand Your Environment

You will be using a Kali Linux™ virtual machine named Kali Linux 2021, two Windows® 10 virtual machines named W10-VM 1 and W10-VM 2 joined to the Hexelo.com domain, and a Windows Server® 2019 virtual machine named WS2019-DC01_NCMailSRV configured as the Hexelo.com domain controller.