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Event Logging
DRAC 4 has a persistent log that stores all critical events like user login/logout, DRAC 4
configuration changes, critical operations to a server via DRAC 4, and so on. Administrators
can use this log to audit critical operations on the DRAC 4.
Log Format
All log entries include:
 Time of the event
 Application associated with the event
 User or initiating process
 Remote IP address associated with the event
 Detailed description of the event
Log Events
The following are categories of events logged in the DRAC 4 log:
 All valid and failed login attempts
 All logout events
 Log Cleared
 All PET alerts or test alerts sent by a DRAC 4
 All server power management used by a DRAC 4 (such as power on, power off, power
cycle, and hard reset to a system)
 DRAC firmware update
 Start /Stop a DRAC 4 Virtual Media session
 Start/Stop a DRAC 4 Console Redirection session
 Access to DRAC 4
Disabling Services and Changing Service Port Number
There are several out-of-band services running on a DRAC 4 by default. These services open
a network port that listens for a connection.
Note: Dell strongly recommends disabling all unused services on DRAC 4 cards.