Information
This policy setting controls Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size.
The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.
Note: Old events may or may not be retained according to the Backup log automatically when full policy setting.
Rationale:
If new events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.
Impact:
None - this is the default behavior.
Solution
To establish the recommended configuration, set the following Device Configuration Policy to Disabled:
To access the Device Configuration Policy from the Intune Home page:
Click Devices
Click Configuration profiles
Click Create profile
Select the platform (Windows 10 and later)
Select the profile (Administrative Templates)
Click Create
Enter a Name
Click Next
Configure the following Setting
Path: Computer Configuration/Windows Components/Event Log Service/Application
Setting Name: Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size
Configuration: Disabled
Select OK
Continue through the Wizard to complete the creation of the profile (profile assignments, applicability etc.)
Note: More than one configuration setting from each of the Configuration profiles (ex: Administrative Templates, Custom etc.) can be added to each Device Configuration Policy.
Default Value:
Disabled. (When a log file reaches its maximum size, new events overwrite old events.)