Log Analysis: Windows Event Logs
In this lab you will learn how to analyze the Windows Security Log using Event Viewer and PowerShell.
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Getting Started in the Lab Environment
Here are the initial instructions and explanation of the lab environment. Read this while your environment is busy creating itself from nothing. Yes, this violates physics; we know. How fun!
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Windows Event Viewer and Logs
In this challenge, you'll open the Event Viewer and navigate around the GUI, learn where the logs are stored, learn which events IDs are significant.
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Accessing Windows Events with PowerShell
In this challenge, you will use the PowerShell commandlet “Get-WinEvent” to access the event log and parse specific event IDs and display the results to the screen
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Windows Events As XML
In this challenge, you'll learn how to access the XML data for Windows Event Logs to get a more complete analysis
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The Last Challenge
Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you
Provided environment for hands-on practice
We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.
Guided walkthrough
Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!
Did you know?
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.
Recommended prerequisites
- Windows 2019 Server
- Basic Windows PowerShell CLI