Log rotation properties, Viewing the rotation schedule section, Rotation schedule section components – HP Secure Key Manager User Manual

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Figure 135 Viewing the Rotation Schedule section

The following table describes the components of the Rotation Schedule section.

Table 117 Rotation Schedule section components

Description

Component

One of the predefined log names supported by the SKM. Log types are: System, Audit,
Activity, and Client Event.

Log Name

Specifies the frequency of log rotation. When a log is rotated, the current log file is
closed and a new log file is opened. Supported log rotation frequencies are:

Daily – happens at 3:05 AM.

Weekly – happens at 3:15 AM on Sundays.

Monthly – happens at 3:25 AM on the first day of the month

Log Rotation

for more information.

Rotation Schedule

Number of files to retain. Once this limit is reached, a new log file causes the oldest log
file to be removed. The maximum number of log files you can retain is 64; the minimum
is 0.

Num Logs Archived

Specifies the maximum size log file. When the log file reaches the log file size limit, the
system rotates the current file and begins writing to a new file.

Max Log File Size
(MB)

Destination the log files are sent to, as defined by the following entries:

Method for sending the files: select either None, FTP, or SCP. None implies that log
files will be stored internally on the SKM. FTP or SCP specifies that the log file will
be sent via FTP or SCP to the specified Hostname.

Host. Name of host to which file will be sent.

Directory. Name of file on host.

Username. Username to use for logging into host.

Password. Password to use for logging into host.

Transfer Destination

Click Properties to access the Log Rotation Properties page and view or edit the properties
of a specific log.

Properties

Log Rotation Properties

You can view and edit all of the configuration settings for a particular log at the Log Rotation Properties
section.

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