How can i backup AAA log and restore AAA logs ? Thanks

[liuqiang2009]

ACS version: 5.4

Because the audit requirements, AAA logs to be backed up more than 1 year.

I used backup-logs command, but backup file is xxx.tar.gpg, i don't know how to view it ? I use "acs restore"  and "restore" command faild.

I want to backup AAA logs( tacacs+ and radius Authentication logs, Authorization logs and Accounting logs), How can i do? thank you.

[edwjames]

Hi Liu,

backup-logs will give you a zipped file wth TXT logs inside it and cannot be restored.

Some options:

Syslog:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/cisco_secure_access_control_system/5.4/user/guide/logging.html#wp1052741

ACS log/view backups:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/cisco_secure_access_control_system/5.4/user/guide/viewer_sys_ops.html#wp1068594

SQL DB:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/cisco_secure_access_control_system/5.4/user/guide/viewer_sys_ops.html#wp1059460

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Regards
Ed