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Configuring and downloading log files for Enterprise Console and AppScan Server
Administrators can configure the settings for log files for the Enterprise Console and AppScan Server and download them when they need to troubleshoot issues. This function eliminates the need to search the file system of the computer where the Enterprise Console or AppScan Server is installed.
Configuring scan data retention duration
Data generated by a scan is stored at the Dynamic Scan Agent Server under this location ASE_HOME\Logs\ASE.

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Welcome to the HCL AppScan Enterprise 10.4.0 documentation, where you can find information about how to install, maintain, and use HCL AppScan Enterprise.
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- Managing users, groups, and access permissions
  Learn how to manage user groups and access permission.
- SAML Single Sign-On in AppScan Enterprise
- Configuring and downloading log files for Enterprise Console and AppScan Server
  Administrators can configure the settings for log files for the Enterprise Console and AppScan Server and download them when they need to troubleshoot issues. This function eliminates the need to search the file system of the computer where the Enterprise Console or AppScan Server is installed.
  - Configuring scan data retention duration
    Data generated by a scan is stored at the Dynamic Scan Agent Server under this location ASE_HOME\Logs\ASE.
- Resetting Service Account Password in AppScan Enterprise through the ASE AdminUtil tool
  The AdminUtil tool helps users to avoid rerun the configuration wizard on the AppScan Enterprise Server and the DAST Scanner(s) to reset the password. You can run the utility in two modes - Interactive mode and Silent mode. For more information about resetting service account password through interactive mode, see Resetting Service Account Password in AppScan Enterprise through the ASE AdminUtil tool in silent mode
- Resetting Service Account Password in AppScan Enterprise through the ASE AdminUtil tool in silent mode
  The AppScan Enterprise (ASE) AdminUtil tool helps users to avoid rerun the configuration wizard on the AppScan Enterprise Server, IAST Communication service, DAST scanner(s), Database service, and Alert services to reset the password of service account. You can achieve this by running the utility in two modes - Interactive mode and Silent mode. For more information about resetting service account password through interactive mode, see Resetting Service Account Password in AppScan Enterprise through the ASE AdminUtil tool
- Monitoring AppScan Enterprise usage
  Create an Activity Log report to determine who is using AppScan Enterprise and what they are doing with it. The report lists the users that made changes and when the changes were made. Because the log is always recording activity, all you must do is create the report. Only Administrators can create the Activity Log report; however, any user can be given access to it as part of a report pack's properties. If you do not want other users to see the Activity Log report, change `All Other Users' to No Access on the Users and Groups page for the report pack.
- Activity Log
  Activity Log helps determine who is using AppScan Enterprise and what they are doing with it. It lists the users that made changes and when the changes were made. This is useful for security auditing to detect possible unauthorized or unusual activities performed by users. Only Administrators can view the Activity log. By default, the activity log data is retained for one year.
- Managing a server
  Product Administrators are responsible for managing each server to its optimal performance.
- Managing the scan queue
  See the status of scan jobs currently running or waiting to run so that you can prioritize the order in which your key scan jobs run. For example, you might have scan jobs that are part of a time-sensitive deliverable, like a holiday shopping special. You can move them to the top of the queue to make sure that they are prioritized first in the schedule.
- Updating security rules
  The security rules are updated as a part of your AppScan® Enterprise releases. You can verify the version and release date of the security rules by looking in the About link in the AppScan Enterprise main menu.
- Importing user-defined tests from AppScan Standard
  AppScan® Standard provides a database of thousands of tests. However, if your web application has issues that are specific to it, or if you want to write your own advisories for fixing issues, you can create your own tests. These tests are saved and included in your AppScan database of tests. You can also export them as a *.udt file to import into AppScan Enterprise.
- Maintaining your SQL Server database
  SQL Server database maintenance includes upgrading SQL servers, SQL database backup, log file configuration, and database usage.
- Preparing for Security Testing
  Learn how to prepare for security testing in AppScan Enterprise.
- Creating scan templates
  Learn how to create scan templates in AppScan Enterprise.
Managing application risk
Follow this workflow to manage application security risks in your organization.
Troubleshooting and support
To help you understand, isolate, and resolve problems with your HCL® software, the troubleshooting and support information contains instructions for using the problem-determination resources that are provided with your HCL products.
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Glossary

Configuring scan data retention duration

Data generated by a scan is stored at the Dynamic Scan Agent Server under this location ASE_HOME\Logs\ASE.

About this task

This scan data is retained by the Scan Agents for 30 days by default. In previous releases the configuration was done by updating the Windows Registry at the location Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\HCL\AppScan Enterprise\Log\ItemLogRetentionDays. From the 10.0.0 version, the retention duration can be modified through AppScan Enterprise administrator console.

Procedure

Login to AppScan Enterprise as a Product Administrator.
Navigate to Administration > General Settings > Edit Global Extended Properties.
Create a new property ItemLogRetentionDays and provide a positive integer value to it.
Save the configuration.