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1-FSAC System Scans Job

The 1-FSAC System Scans job is designed to collect activity events from the targeted file servers.

Query for the 1-FSAC System Scans Job​

The Activity Scan query uses the FSAA Data Collector and has been preconfigured to use the File system activity Scan category.

Query for the 1-FSAC System Scans Job

  • Activity Scan – Scans for File System Activity

The following default configurations are commonly customized:

  • Scan Server Selection page:

    • Set to Local Server, or local mode scans

  • Activity Settings page:

    • Set scan filter for detailed activity 60 days
    • Set filter for statistics of activity 120 days

See the Recommended Configuration for the File System Solution topic for a complete list of customizable settings. See the Configure the Activity Scan Query topic for instructions.

Configure the Activity Scan Query​

The 1-FSAC System Scans job has been preconfigured to run with the default settings with the category of File system activity Scan. Follow the steps to set any desired customizations.

Step 1 – Navigate to the FileSystem > 0.Collection > 1-FSAC System Scans > Configure node and select the Queries node.

Step 2 – In the Query Selection view, click Query Properties. The Query Properties window opens.

Step 3 – Select the Data Source tab, and click Configure. The File System Access Auditor Data Collector Wizard opens.

warning

Do not make changes to other wizard pages as they have been pre-configured for the purpose of this job.

Applet Settings

Step 4 – The Applet Settings page applies to the applet and proxy mode scans which are selected on the Scan Server Level Page. If employing proxy servers, see the FSAA: Applet Settings topic for configuration instructions.

Scan Server Selection

Step 5 – The Scan Server Selection page applies to the applet and proxy mode scans. Remember, each mode has different provisioning requirements. See the FSAA: Scan Server Selection topic for additional information.

Activity Settings

Step 6 – On the Activity Settings page:

  • Modify the number of days detailed activity is kept
  • Modify the number of days activity statistics are kept
  • Modify log parsing limits

See the FSAA: Activity Settings topic for additional information.

Step 7 – Click Finish to save any setting modifications or click Cancel if no changes were made. Then click OK to close the Query Properties window.

If changes were made, the 1-FSAC System Scans job is now customized.