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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.

CAUTION: 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.