Updated: 11 December 1998

OpenVMS System Management Utilities Reference Manual

Specifies that a disk usage accounting file should be produced, in addition to the other specified functions of the Analyze/Disk_Structure utility.

Format

/USAGE
[=filespec]

Description

If all or part of the file specification is omitted, ANALYZE/DISK_STRUCTURE assumes a default file specification of USAGE.DAT. The file is placed in the current default directory.

Example

$ ANALYZE/DISK_STRUCTURE DBA1:/USAGE
$ DIRECTORY USAGE
 
Directory DISK$DEFAULT:[ACCOUNT]
 
USAGE.DAT;1
 
Total of 1 file.
 
      

The first command in this example causes ANALYZE/DISK_STRUCTURE to produce a disk usage accounting file. Because a file specification was not provided in the command line, ANALYZE/DISK_STRUCTURE uses both the default file name and directory [ACCOUNT]USAGE.DAT. The DIRECTORY command instructs the system to display all files with a file name of usage in the current directory. The OpenVMS Alpha device in this example, MDA2000:, has been converted from ODS-2 to ODS-5 using the SET VOLUME command.

4.1 ANALYZE/AUDIT Description

The OpenVMS operating system automatically audits a limited number of events, such as changes to the authorization database and use of the SET AUDIT command. Depending on your site's requirements, you may want to enable other forms of reporting. However, collecting security audit messages is useful only if you develop and implement a procedure to periodically review the audit log file for suspicious activity. Use ANALYZE/AUDIT to examine the data in security audit log files or security archive files.

The ANALYZE/AUDIT command's different qualifiers allow you to specify the type of information the utility extracts from the security audit log file. The utility can produce an audit report in a variety of formats and direct a report to a file or a terminal.

A description of the format of the auditing messages written to the security auditing file appears in Appendix F.

In a mixed-version cluster, an audit log file contains entries from systems running different versions of the operating system. To analyze the log file, you must invoke the Audit Analysis utility (ANALYZE/AUDIT) from a node running Version 6.1 or later.

For information about how to generate audit messages records and how to use ANALYZE/AUDIT, refer to the OpenVMS Guide to System Security.

4.2 ANALYZE/AUDIT Usage Summary

The Audit Analysis utility (ANALYZE/AUDIT) processes event messages in security audit log files to produce reports of security-related events on the system.

Format

ANALYZE/AUDIT [file-spec[,...]]

Parameter

file-spec[,...]

Specifies one or more security audit log files as input to ANALYZE/AUDIT. If you specify more than one file name, separate the names with commas.

If you omit the file-spec parameter, the utility searches for the default audit log file SECURITY.AUDIT$JOURNAL.

The default audit log file is created in the SYS$COMMON:[SYSMGR] directory. To use the file, specify SYS$MANAGER on the ANALYZE/AUDIT command line. If you do not specify a directory, the utility searches for the file in the current directory.

You can include wildcard characters, such as the asterisk (*) or percent sign (%), in the file specification.

The audit log file can be located in any directory. To display the current location, use the DCL command SHOW AUDIT/ALL.

ANALYZE/AUDIT [file-spec,...] 

You can also use the ANALYZE/AUDIT command to extract security event messages from security archive files or from binary files (created with previous ANALYZE/AUDIT commands).

Each ANALYZE/AUDIT request runs until the log file is completely processed. You can interrupt the processing to modify the display or to change position in the report if you activate command mode by pressing Ctrl/C. To terminate an ANALYZE/AUDIT request before completion, press Ctrl/Z.

You can direct ANALYZE/AUDIT output to any supported terminal device or to a disk or tape file by specifying the file specification as an argument to the /OUTPUT qualifier. By default, the output is directed to SYS$OUTPUT.

Use of ANALYZE/AUDIT requires no special privileges other than access to the files specified in the command line.

4.3 ANALYZE/AUDIT Qualifiers

Controls whether records dated earlier than the specified time are selected.

Format

/BEFORE [=time]

/NOBEFORE

Keyword

time

Specifies the time used to select records. Records dated earlier than the specified time are selected. You can specify an absolute time, delta time, or a combination of the two. Observe the syntax rules for date and time described in the OpenVMS User's Manual.

Description

By default, all records in the security audit log file may be examined. You must specify /BEFORE to exclude records created after a specific point in time.

Examples

$ ANALYZE/AUDIT /BEFORE=25-NOV-1998 -
_$ SYS$MANAGER:SECURITY.AUDIT$JOURNAL
      

The command in this example selects all records dated earlier than November 25, 1998.

$ ANALYZE/AUDIT /BEFORE=14:00/SINCE=12:00 -
_$ SYS$MANAGER:SECURITY.AUDIT$JOURNAL
      

The command in this example selects all records generated between noon and 2 P.M. today.

Controls whether output is a binary file.

Format

/BINARY

/NOBINARY

Keywords

None.

Description

When you use /BINARY, the output file you specify with the /OUTPUT qualifier contains image copies of the selected input records. If you specify /NOBINARY or omit the qualifier, the output file contains ASCII records.

By default, if you specify /BINARY and do not include the /OUTPUT qualifier, an output file named AUDIT.AUDIT$JOURNAL is created.

The /BINARY, /BRIEF, and /FULL qualifiers cannot be used in combination.

Example

$ ANALYZE/AUDIT /BINARY/SINCE=TODAY/OUTPUT=25OCT98.AUDIT -
_$ SYS$MANAGER:SECURITY.AUDIT$JOURNAL
      

The command in this example selects all audit records generated today and writes the records in binary format to 25OCT98.AUDIT.

Controls whether a brief, single-line record format is used in ASCII displays.

Format

/BRIEF (default)

Keywords

None.

Description

By default, records are displayed in the brief format. You must specify /FULL to have the full contents of each selected audit event record displayed.

The /BINARY, /BRIEF, and /FULL qualifiers cannot be used in combination.

Example

$ ANALYZE/AUDIT /OUTPUT=AUDIT.LIS -
_$ SYS$MANAGER:SECURITY.AUDIT$JOURNAL
      

The command in this example produces an ASCII file in brief format by default. The report is written to the AUDIT.LIS file.

Selects the classes of events to be extracted from the security log file. If you omit the qualifier or specify the ALL keyword, the utility includes all enabled event classes in the report.

Format

/EVENT_TYPE=(event-type[,...])

Keyword

event type[,...]

Specifies the classes of events used to select records. You can specify any of the following event types:

[NO]ACCESS	Access to an object, such as a file
[NO]ALL	All event types
[NO]AUDIT	Use of the SET AUDIT command
[NO]AUTHORIZATION	Change to the authorization database (SYSUAF.DAT, RIGHTSLIST.DAT, NETPROXY.DAT, or NET$PROXY.DAT)
[NO]BREAKIN	Break-in detection
[NO]CONNECTION	Establishment of a network connection through the System Management utility (SYSMAN), DECwindows, or interprocess communication (IPC) software or DECnet Phase IV (VAX only)
[NO]CREATE	Creation of an object
[NO]DEACCESS	Completion of access to an object
[NO]DELETE	Deletion of an object
[NO]INSTALL	Modification of the known file list with the Install utility (INSTALL)
[NO]LOGFAIL	Unsuccessful login attempt
[NO]LOGIN	Successful login
[NO]LOGOUT	Successful logout
[NO]MOUNT	Execution of DCL commands MOUNT or DISMOUNT
[NO]NCP	Modification of the DECnet network configuration databases
[NO]NETPROXY	Modification of the network proxy authorization file (NETPROXY.DAT or NET$PROXY.DAT)
[NO]PRIVILEGE	Privilege auditing
[NO]PROCESS	Use of one or more of the process control system services: $CREPRC, $DELPRC, $SCHDWK, $CANWAK, $WAKE, $SUSPND, $RESUME, $GRANTID, $REVOKID, $GETJPI, $FORCEX, $SETPRI
[NO]RIGHTSDB	Modification of the rights database (RIGHTSLIST.DAT)
[NO]SYSGEN	Modification of system parameters through the System Generation utility (SYSGEN) or AUTOGEN
[NO]SYSUAF	Modification of the system user authorization file (SYSUAF.DAT)
[NO]TIME	Change in system or cluster time

Specifying the negated form of an event class (for example, NOLOGFAIL) excludes the specified event class from the audit report.

Examples

$ ANALYZE/AUDIT/EVENT_TYPE=LOGFAIL -
_$ SYS$MANAGER:SECURITY.AUDIT$JOURNAL
      

The command in this example extracts all records of unsuccessful login attempts, which match the LOGFAIL class, and compiles a brief report.

$ ANALYZE/AUDIT/EVENT_TYPE=(NOLOGIN,NOLOGOUT) -
_$ SYS$MANAGER:SECURITY.AUDIT$JOURNAL
      

The command in this example builds a report in brief format of all audit records except those in the LOGIN and LOGOUT event classes.

Controls whether a full format is used in ASCII displays. If you specify /NOFULL or omit the qualifier, records are displayed in the brief format.

Format

/FULL

/NOFULL (default)

Keywords

None.

Description

By default, records are displayed in the brief format. You must specify /FULL (or enter command mode by pressing Ctrl/C) to have the full contents of each selected record displayed.

The /BINARY, /BRIEF, and /FULL qualifiers cannot be used in combination.

Example

$ ANALYZE/AUDIT /FULL -
_$ SYS$MANAGER:SECURITY.AUDIT$JOURNAL
      

The command in this example displays the full contents of each selected record.

Excludes records from the report that match the specified criteria.

Format

/IGNORE= criteria[,...]

Keyword

criteria[,...]

Specifies that all records are selected except those matching any of the specified exclusion criteria. See the /SELECT qualifier description for a list of the possible criteria to use with the /IGNORE qualifier.

Description

Use the /IGNORE qualifier to exclude specific groups of audit records from the audit report. When more than one keyword from the list of possible exclusion criteria are specified, records that meet any of these criteria are excluded by default.

Examples

$ ANALYZE/AUDIT/IGNORE=(SYSTEM=NAME=WIPER,USERNAME=MILANT) -
_$ SYS$MANAGER:SECURITY.AUDIT$JOURNAL
      

The command in this example excludes from the audit analysis report all records in the audit log file generated from node WIPER or from user MILANT (on any node).

$ ANALYZE/AUDIT/IGNORE=SUBTYPE=(DIALUP,REMOTE)
      

The command in this example excludes dialup and remote processes.

Controls whether interactive command mode is enabled when ANALYZE/AUDIT is invoked.

Format

/INTERACTIVE (default)

/NOINTERACTIVE

Keywords

None.

Description

Interactive command mode, which is enabled by default, allows you to interrupt the audit report being displayed on the terminal and to enter commands either to modify the criteria used to select records for the report or to reposition the display.

To interrupt a full or brief audit report, press Ctrl/C and enter commands at the COMMAND> prompt. Once in command mode, the utility displays the current record in full format. Note that the record might not match the selection or exclusion criteria specified in the previous ANALYZE/AUDIT command.

The NEXT RECORD command is the default when you enter command mode. When ANALYZE/AUDIT reaches the end of the log file, it prompts for the next command. To verify the current log file name and your position within the file, press Ctrl/T.

Enter the CONTINUE command to leave interactive command mode and to resume display of the audit report. Enter the EXIT command to terminate the session. See the ANALYZE/AUDIT Commands section for a description of each interactive command.

To disable interactive mode, specify /NOINTERACTIVE. In this mode, the utility displays audit records one at a time and prompts you to advance the display by pressing the Return key.

Examples

$ ANALYZE/AUDIT/FULL -
_$ SYS$MANAGER:SECURITY.AUDIT$JOURNAL
      

The command in this example produces a full format display of the selected records. New records are displayed every 3 seconds. (See the /PAUSE qualifier description to find how to modify the duration of each record display.) Press Ctrl/C to interrupt the display and to enter interactive commands.

$ ANALYZE/AUDIT/FULL/NOINTERACTIVE -
_$ SYS$MANAGER:SECURITY.AUDIT$JOURNAL
      

The command in this example invokes the utility in noninteractive mode. It displays the first record selected and prompts you to press the Return key to display each additional selected record. Control returns to the DCL command level when all selected records have been displayed.

Specifies where to direct output from ANALYZE/AUDIT. If you omit the qualifier, the report is sent to SYS$OUTPUT.

Format

/OUTPUT [=file-spec]

/NOOUTPUT

Keyword

file-spec[,...]

Specifies the name of the file that is to contain the selected records. If you omit the device and directory specification, the utility uses the current device and directory specification. If you omit the file name and type, the default file name AUDIT.LIS is used. If the output is binary (/BINARY) and you omit the /OUTPUT qualifier, the binary information is written to the file AUDIT.AUDIT$JOURNAL.

Example

$ ANALYZE/AUDIT /BINARY/OUTPUT=BIN122588.DAT -
_$ SYS$MANAGER:SECURITY.AUDIT$JOURNAL
      

The command in this example selects audit records from the system audit log file and writes them to the binary file BIN122588.DAT.

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