Active Directory - The Centerpiece for Every Enterprise
The business infrastructure has shifted gradually from a UNIX-centric model towards a more fluid Active Directory infrastructure. Most business operations are now predominantly Windows Active Directory. Logging and monitoring solutions that were useful in the UNIX world have lost some of their value proposition.
Unfortunately, IT personnel that are challenged with identifying security incidents, increasing operational uptime and meeting compliance are facing extreme challenges by the native Active Directory logging. The native system auditing has many flaws and deficiencies that get in the way of successful use of Windows event logs.
New Active Directory Challenges for IT Professionals
- Over 70% of Windows logs are duplicate or redundant logs
- Windows Log Descriptions are unclear and undocumented
- Variety Event Categories are labeled with Same Event ID
- Event IDs Are Not Consistent across Server Releases
(i.e. Server 2003 Server 2008)
Many popular logging solutions that were developed based on the old UNIX-style infrastructure model and are not designed to handle the logging limitations of Active Directory. Customers faced with new these new challenges are using outdates solutions and are confused. Enterprises that are Active Directory-based need logging and monitoring solutions that meet the challenges of today with advanced technology that exceeds expectation.
The Solution to Active Directory Logging Limitations
The LogClarity® Infrastructure Component was developed to compensate for the Limitations and deficiencies of the Windows auditing system. LogClarity® IC uses built in log research which includes additional logging not provided by the AD auditing system. This technology is required to provide customers with the most complete audit trail of activity possible.
LogClarity® Infrastructure Component is designed specifically for helping organizations overcome the unique challenges for Active Directory environments. The LogClarity® IC takes a snapshot of the entire domain structure to get an all encompassing view of every Object within the domain. What this means in simple terms is, LogClarity® IC understands not only Active Directory, but how your organization has chosen to implement the various AD resources. Without getting terribly technical LogClarity® gets to know the “ins and outs” of your environment. This snapshot phase takes place during installation and sets the stage for powerful intelligent logging, monitoring, reporting, and forensics.
Once the LogClarity® Enterprise Solution is in use, LogClarity® performs real-time analysis of the Windows logs so it can automatically filter, translate and correlate the logs accurately. This process enables customers to be able to understand Windows logs because they are translated into simple to understand terms. Additionally, LogClarity® correlates related events to put related activity into context. LogClarity® is the only Log Management solution available today that uses Built-in Log Analysis Intelligence based on “Log Research”.
What does the Infrastructure Component do?
LogClarity® Infrastructure Component reorganizes log data into a much easier to use format from its native state. Customers find it much easier to navigate through log data during incident response and forensics. Think of the reorganization much like what a structural design architect might do to fix the foundation of the Golden Gate Bridge. It might require some retrofitting, possibly some additional support and a variety of other tricks of the trade to make sure the bridge is safe and solid. This is what is necessary for the Windows logging system to produce accurate and complete data.
LogClarity® Infrastructure Component Features
Active Directory Environment Snapshot
Provides: GPO Change Log History and Details
Active Directory Log Analysis
Enables: Additional Logging for External Drives
Log Filtration
Reveals: Accurate Domain Logons Authentication & Verification
Log Correlation
Correlates: Windows 2000, 2003 & 2008 Infrastructure Management Activity
Log Translation
Translates: All Event Logs Into Clear Understandable Messages
LogClarity® Infrastructure Component Benefits
- Full use of AD event Logs
- Clear Log Understanding
- Improved Forensics and Data Mining
- Simplified Incident Management
- Accurate Compliance and On-Demand Reporting
The LogClarity® Intelligent infrastructure management solves the underlying problems with Active Directory’s native logging system and how customers can gain the most from using Windows event logs effectively.
Try LogClarity® today we guarantee you will see the difference
