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Audit Log

The Audit Log feature helps administrators track changes to Policy Components.
It provides a detailed record of who created a policy component and any subsequent modifications, enhancing accountability and transparency within your organization.

Accessing the Audit Log​

  1. Navigate to the Policy Component page within the mambo EMM console.
  2. Click the More Actions button.
  3. Select Audit Log from the table actions.

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Audit Log Interface​

Upon selecting Audit Log, a pop-up window will appear displaying a table with the following columns:

  • Name: The name of the user who performed the action. (Names in braces indicate an imposter name.)
  • Date: The date and time when the action was performed.
  • Action: Indicates whether the data was added or changed.

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Detailed View​

Each row in the table includes an accordion. Clicking a row will expand it to reveal detailed information about the changes, similar to a diff checker:

  • Differences: Highlights the changes made, showing the previous and current states.

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Benefits​

  • Transparency: Provides a clear and detailed record of all actions taken within the Policy Component.
  • Accountability: Identifies the users responsible for changes, enhancing accountability.
  • Troubleshooting: Facilitates easier troubleshooting by showing precise changes and timestamps.

FAQs​

Q: How often are audit logs updated?
A: Audit logs are updated in real-time whenever a policy component is created or modified.

Q: Can I restore a previous version of a policy component from the audit log?
A: The audit log provides information about changes but does not support restoring previous versions. You can manually recreate a previous version based on the log details.

Q: Is there a limit to how long audit logs are retained?
A: Retention policies can be configured in the EMM console. By default, logs are retained for one year.