Appendix A: Assigning Permissions
Appendix B: LOGbinder Event List
Appendix C: Diagnostic Events
Appendix D: Configuring auditing on a SharePoint list or document library

Appendix A: Assigning Permissions

SharePoint Farm Administrator

• Open SharePoint Central Administration, and select the “Security” tab
• Select “Manage the farm administrators group” under “Users”
• Add user or ensure that user is a member of a group in the list of administrators

Site Collection Administrator

• For SharePoint 2013 and 2016, see http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff631156.aspx

WSS_ADMIN_WPG group

On SharePoint 2013, the service account has to be member of the WSS_ADMIN_WPG Windows security group.

1. Open the Computer Management administrative tool.
2. Under System Tools, expand Local Users and Groups, and select Groups.
3. In the properties of WSS_ADMIN_WPG, add the service account.

Local Security Policy Changes

The following chart summarizes the changes to be made in the Local Security Policy. More detailed explanations are found after the chart.

Log On as a Service

1. Open the "Local Security Policy" (secpol.msc) Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in.
2. Select Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment
3. Open "Log on as a service" and add user
4. NOTE: You can also configure this via a group policy object in Active Directory. If you try to modify this setting in Local Security Policy and the dialog is read-only, it means it is already being configured via Group Policy and you'll need to configure it from there.

Generate Security Audits (SeAuditPrivilege)

1. Open the "Local Security Policy" (secpol.msc) Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in.
2. Select Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment
3. Open "Generate security audits" and add user
   NOTE: You can also configure this via a group policy object in Active Directory. If you try to modify this setting in Local Security Policy and the dialog is read-only, it means it is already being configured via Group Policy and you'll need to configure it from there.

Audit Policy

Windows Server 2008/2012

Audit policy can be configured with the original top level categories as described above for Windows 2003 but most environments have migrated to the new more granular audit sub-categories available in Windows 2008 aka (Advanced Audit Policy).

Using Advanced Audit Policy Configuration allows for more granular control of the number and types of events that are audited on the server. (NOTE: The steps described here are for Windows Server 2008 R2; see TechNet for information on earlier releases.)

• You must ensure that ‘basic’ and ‘advanced’ audit policy settings are not used at the same time.
  • Microsoft gives this warning: “Using both the basic audit policy settings under Local Policies\Audit Policy and the advanced settings under Advanced Audit Policy Configuration can cause unexpected results. Therefore, the two sets of audit policy settings should not be combined. If you use Advanced Audit Policy Configuration settings, you should enable the Audit: Force audit policy subcategory settings (Windows Vista or later) to override audit policy category settings policy setting under Local Policies\Security Options. This will prevent conflicts between similar settings by forcing basic security auditing to be ignored.” (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd692792(WS.10).aspx)
    1. Select Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options
    2. Open and enable “Audit: Force audit policy subcategory settings (Windows Vista or later) to override audit policy category settings”
• To enable LOGbinder for SharePoint events to be sent to the security log:

1. Select Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Object Access
2. Edit “Audit Application Generated,” ensuring that “Success” is enabled. (LOGbinder for SharePoint does not require that the “Failure” option be enabled.)
   NOTE: You can also configure this via a group policy object in Active Directory.
   

Appendix B: LOGbinder Event List

LOGbinder for SharePoint Events

http://www.logbinder.com/Products/LOGbinderSP/EventsGenerated

Diagnostic Events

550 – LOGbinder process report
551 – LOGbinder agent successful
552 – LOGbinder warning
553 – LOGbinder settings changed
554 – LOGbinder agent produced unexpected results
555 – LOGbinder error
556 – LOGbinder insufficient authority
557 – License for LOGbinder invalid

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Appendix C: Diagnostic Events

550 – LOGbinder process report

Each time all the site collections have been processed, LOGbinder for SharePoint will write this event to the Application event log. It lists the number of site collections processed, the start and end time, and the time elapsed.

Example

LOGbinder process report
The LOGbinder agent has completed a round of processing.
Agent: LOGbinder SP
Processed: 24 SharePoint Site Collections
Start time: 8/13/2013 4:02:03 PM
End time: 8/13/2013 4:05:07 PM
Duration (minutes): 3

551 – LOGbinder agent successful

Occurs when LOGbinder for SharePoint successfully translates log entries. Usually appearing in pairs, as one indicates that log entries have been 'exported' from their source (for example, SharePoint), and the other that entries have been 'imported' to their destination (for example, the Windows event log). This event is informational in nature.

This event is written to the Windows Application log.

Example A

LOGbinder SP exported 3 entries from SharePoint site http://MySite

Example B

LOGbinder SP imported 3 entries to Security event log

Example C

LOGbinder SP imported 3 entries to LOGbinder SP event log

552 – LOGbinder warning

Occurs when LOGbinder for SharePoint does not find information as expected. In most cases, it does not indicate a serious problem, but is provided so as to complete the audit trail. This event is written to Windows application log.

For example, as LOGbinder for SharePoint translates entries, it performs various lookups to provide complete information. If the related item was deleted, a "LOGbinder warning" is generated.

Example A

LOGbinder warning
Lookup failed. Could not find Scope Item with ID of 89de71fe-1442-48ff-9a6e-052bddda3440.

Example B

LOGbinder warning
Lookup failed. Could not find User with ID of 19.

553 – LOGbinder settings changed

Occurs when the LOGbinder settings are changed. This event is written to Windows Application log.

For LOGbinder for SharePoint, this includes which SharePoint site collections are monitored, which audit event types are handled, and the date and time LOGbinder last translated log entries. In addition, the settings for output formats are included.

Example A

LOGbinder settings changed
Output to Security log enabled. Noise events included.

Example B

LOGbinder settings changed
Site collection http://spsite/administrator now being monitored.
Settings: Check Out, Check In, Delete, Update, Profile Change, Child Delete, Schema Change, Security Change, Undelete, Workflow, Copy, Move, Search.

Example C

LOGbinder settings changed
Purge of entries from SharePoint Site Collections has been enabled.

554 – LOGbinder agent produced unexpected results

Occurs when LOGbinder for SharePoint encounters something unexpected when translating a log entry. At times it may be from a custom log entry.

Microsoft has not documented all the audit log entries SharePoint produces. In addition, SharePoint allows developers to write their own custom log entries.

This event is written to Windows Application log.

You can help us improve LOGbinder by reporting these events to the LOGbinder support team so that the LOGbinder product may be improved. Private data will not be shared.

Example A

In this example, the developer created an audit entry with the type "MakeItSo."

LOGbinder agent produced unexpected results
As the LOGbinder agent translated this entry, it encountered data is could not handle properly. It could have been caused by a custom or undocumented feature. So that LOGbinder can handle these entries in the future, it is suggested that you submit the entry to the LOGbinder support team
<LogEntry siteName="http://shpnt" itemType="Site" userName="Robert Solomon" locationType="Url" occurred="2009-06-26T14:13:02" eventType="MakeItSo"><RawData siteId="3b7fb82c-f30d-4604-99c0-df8325e9cff4" itemId="3b7fb82c-f30d-4604-99c0-df8325e9cff4" itemType="Site" userId="1" locationType="Url" occurred="633816223820000000" event="Custom" eventName="MakeItSo" eventSource="ObjectModel"><EventData><Version><Major>1</Major><Minor>2</Minor></Version></EventData></RawData><Details /></LogEntry>

Example B

In this example, the developer used an existing event type, "Workflow," but included non-standard event data.

LOGbinder agent produced unexpected results
As the LOGbinder agent translated this entry, it encountered data is could not handle properly. It could have been caused by a custom or undocumented feature. So that LOGbinder can handle these entries in the future, it is suggested that you submit the entry to the LOGbinder support team.
<LogEntry siteName="http://shpnt" itemType="List Item" userName="Robert Solomon" locationType="Url" occurred="2009-06-29T21:49:11" eventType="Workflow"><RawData siteId="3b7fb82c-f30d-4604-99c0-df8325e9cff4" itemId="c04f5388-bf24-4007-b463-1dd1b3c19a02" itemType="ListItem" userId="1" documentLocation="Cache Profiles/1_.000" locationType="Url" occurred="633819089510000000" event="Workflow" eventSource="ObjectModel"><EventData>http://shpnt/docLib/CopiedFile.ext</EventData></RawData><Details /></LogEntry>

555 – LOGbinder error

Occurs when LOGbinder encounters a problem that needs attention. This event is written to Windows Application log. In most cases this gives enough information for you to address the problem successfully. Otherwise, please contact LOGbinder support for assistance.

Example A

In this example, the error indicates that LOGbinder for SharePoint has not been configured properly: in that no SharePoint site collections were set to be monitored by LOGbinder.

LOGbinder error
Cannot start LOGbinder SP service, SharePoint Site Collections not configured.

Example B

In this example, a program assembly used by SharePoint SP does not exist, indicating that the LOGbinder software is no longer installed properly.

LOGbinder error
Exporter assembly does not exist: C:\Program Files\LOGbndSP\MTG.LOGbinder.Sharepoint.dll

556 – LOGbinder insufficient authority

Occurs when the LOGbinder for SharePoint service cannot run because of invalid or inadequate permissions. The event will include the module lacking the permission, the name or description of the permission, as well as relevant details. Each example below also includes the action needed in order to correct it.

Example A: No permission to write to security log

LOGbinder insufficient authority
The LOGbinder agent cannot operate normally because it lacks sufficient authority.
Source: Security Log
Privilege: SeAuditPrivilege
Details: The LOGbinder agent does not have the necessary rights to configure the security log

Action: The service account needs the "Generate security audits" privilege (https://www.ultimatewindowssecurity.com/wiki/WindowsSecuritySettings/Generate-security-audits), or do not enable LOGbinder to output to the Windows Security log.

Example B: Attempt to write to security log from invalid location

One measure to protect the security log is to write security events only from authorized locations. When LOGbinder is configured, it registers its program location with the security log. If this error occurs, then LOGbinder had been reinstalled to a different location, and the previous location was not removed properly.

LOGbinder insufficient authority
The LOGbinder agent cannot operate normally because it lacks sufficient authority.
Source: Security Log
Privilege: Invalid Location
Details: Cannot write to because the program location does not match what has been previously configured

Action: Recommended to delete the registry key manually. First ensure that LOGbinder is not open. Then delete the registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog\Security\LOGbndSC. Be careful not to delete other parts of the registry, as it can cause the server to be unstable. When you reopen LOGbinder, it will reconfigure its ability to write to the security log.

Example C: Internal error

LOGbinder insufficient authority
The LOGbinder agent cannot operate normally because it lacks sufficient authority.
Source: Security Log
Privilege: Internal Error
Details: The security account database contains an internal inconsistency

Action: One factor that can cause an internal error is if the LOGbinder program path is too long. By default, LOGbinder is installed to C:\Program Files\LOGbndSP. It is recommended that the default be used. If the software has been installed to a different location with a longer program path, to correct this error it will be necessary to reinstall LOGbinder.

Example D: Log on as service

LOGbinder insufficient authority
The LOGbinder agent cannot operate normally because it lacks sufficient authority.
Source: LOGbinder service
Privilege: Log on as service
Details: Account running LOGbinder agent does not have user right "Logon as a service"

Action: The service account needs to be assigned the "Logon as a service" user right. (https://www.ultimatewindowssecurity.com/wiki/WindowsSecuritySettings/Log-on-as-a-service)

Example E: Cannot start LOGbinder control panel

LOGbinder insufficient authority
The LOGbinder agent cannot operate normally because it lacks sufficient authority.
Source: LOGbinder Manager
Privilege: File Permissions
Details: Account running LOGbinder Control Panel needs to be a member of the local Administrators group

Action: Ensure that the user account used to run the LOGbinder for SharePoint control panel has local administrator access.

557 – License for LOGbinder invalid

Occurs when the license for LOGbinder is not valid and an attempt is made to start the service. This event is written to the Application log.

If the license is not valid, the LOGbinder for SharePoint control panel continues to operate as normal. However, the LOGbinder service will not start if the license is invalid. Follow the instructions in the control panel, in the menu File\License, in order to obtain a license to the software.

Example

License for LOGbinder invalid
The license for LOGbinder has expired or is invalid.
Details: Trial period has expired.

558 –LOGbinder processing warning

This warning message will be written to the Application log if any site collections have been behind in its processing for more than 24 consecutive hours.

Appendix D: Configuring auditing on a SharePoint list or document library

When configuring the inputs for LOGbinder, LOGbinder will adjust the audit settings for the SharePoint site collection. At times, though, it is necessary to have more granular control on the settings. For example, a SharePoint document library may have confidential information, and it is desired to audit who is viewing these documents. Auditing view access for the entire site collection would result in a flood of audit entries that are not needed. The solution is to adjust the auditing of SharePoint lists and document libraries. To do this:

• In the LOGbinder control panel, set the audit policy you want enabled across the entire site collection.
• To change the audit policy for a certain document library or list, go to its settings page and click the link “Information management policy settings” under “Permissions and Management.”
• Select a content type (if applicable), and go to the “Auditing” section and configure the audit policy.
• Save your changes, and SharePoint will begin auditing that list/library according to the settings you specify. LOGbinder for SharePoint will include these audit events when it processes the site collection.

For more information, see blog How to Audit an Individual Library or List in SharePoint.