How to generate and view Audit Event Reports in VMware Identity Manager 3.3.7

Products

• VCF Operations/Automation (formerly VMware Aria Suite)

Issue/Introduction

VMware Identity Manager (VIDM) 3.3.7 allows administrators to generate audit event reports to monitor and track system activities, logins, and security events. These reports are vital for auditing and troubleshooting.

This knowledge base article walks you through the process of generating an audit event report in VMware Identity Manager 3.3.7.

Environment

VMware Identity Manager 3.3.7

Resolution

To generate an audit event report in VMware Identity Manager 3.3.7, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the VMware Identity Manager Admin Console:
   • Open a web browser and go to the URL for your VMware Identity Manager admin portal.
   • Enter your admin credentials to log in to the VMware Identity Manager Admin Console.
2. Navigate to the Reports Section:
   • On the left-hand navigation panel, click on Dashboard to open the Reports dashboard.
   • Under the Reports section, find and click on Audit Events to access the audit reporting options.
3. Configure Report Filters:
   • In the Audit Events section, you'll be prompted to configure the filters for your report.
   • Set the day range for which you want to generate the audit report. You can select a predefined range or choose a custom range.
   • Select additional filters based on the types of events you want to include.
4. Generate the Report:
   • Once you have configured the filters, click Show.
   • The system will process your request and generate the audit event report based on the filters you have applied.
5. View Event Details (Optional):
   • For more detailed information about a specific audit event, click View Details for that event within the report. This will provide additional context and specifics about the selected event.
6. Download and Review the Report:
   • After the report is generated, a link to export the report will appear.
   • Click Export as CSV to save the report to your local system.
   • Open and review the audit event data for the specified time period and event filters.