#  Logging 

 



#  Logging 

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##  Overview 

Logging enables IT administrators to collect, store, and manage logs from any given source or location such as servers, applications, and devices. Logs are securely managed, displayed and disposed of according to a retention schedule of 90 days, and provide data to stakeholders within the organization for future forensics or analysis. This service is currently provided using Splunk Cloud Platform.



 

 ### Eligibility

**Faculty, staff,** and **researchers** in Central Administration, FAS, College, DCE, GSAS, SEAS, GSD, GSE, HBS, HKS, HDS, HLS, HMS (Quad), HSDM (Quad), Radcliffe, SPH



 

 ### Data classification level

Approved for up to [Level 3 confidential data](https://privsec.harvard.edu/data-classification-table)



 

 ### Quick links

- [Browse help articles](https://harvard.service-now.com/ithelp?id=kb_article&sys_id=188c70f647358e94bfa5f97c416d438b)
- [Logging best practices and requirements](https://at-harvard.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/Observability/pages/285245648/Logging+Practices+and+Requirements)
- [IT Observability office hours](/event/it-observability-office-hours "IT Observability office hours")
- [Observability dashboards](https://at-harvard.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/Observability/pages/200082391/Important+Observability+Dashboards)