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There is no risk in storing log files on system drive but log files will rapdily fill the system drive causing the space issues on System drive. you can change the log files location to other drive.
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There is no risk in storing log files on system drive but log files will rapdily fill the system drive causing the space issues on System drive. you can change the log files location to other drive.

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can you not cap the max size of the logs so they dont cause a space related issue?
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can you not cap the max size of the logs so they dont cause a space related issue?

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yes u can do that, that option is available in the IIS settings.
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yes u can do that, that option is available in the IIS settings.

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we What is the risk in storing IIS log files on the system drive? Is there any risk if this is only ever set for the default web/FTP sites, which aren't even used, or is it only ever a risk for a user site? we have IIS log files for both default website and other sites flagged sa located on the system drive. It is identified as a risk on many of microsofts tools/security scanners, but doesnt provide much information as to why?
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we What is the risk in storing IIS log files on the system drive? Is there any risk if this is only ever set for the default web/FTP sites, which aren't even used, or is it only ever a risk for a user site? we have IIS log files for both default website and other sites flagged sa located on the system drive. It is identified as a risk on many of microsofts tools/security scanners, but doesnt provide much information as to why?

IIS log files location

IIS is Internet Information Services, the web server included with Windows Server operating systems. All current versions are built on a modular architecture; modules can be added or removed individually so that those required for specific functionality are installed. The full installation of IIS includes HTTP, security, content, compression, caching, logging and diagnostics.

Microsoft IIS Web Server

A web server refers to the software that helps to deliver web content that can be accessed either through the Internet or through an intranet. The primary function of a web server is to store, process and deliver web pages to clients. The communication between client and server takes place using the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). The most common use of web servers is to host websites, but there are other uses such as gaming, data storage, running enterprise applications, handling email, FTP, etc.

Web Servers

Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2, based on the Microsoft Vista codebase, is the last 32-bit server operating system released by Microsoft. It has a number of versions, including including Foundation, Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter, Web, HPC Server, Itanium and Storage; new features included server core installation and Hyper-V.