22.2Auditing

Auditing Introduction

VA FileMan auditing tracks changes to data in a field (Auditing a Data Field) or changes to the file's structure (Auditing a Data Dictionary). Fields are identified for auditing by using the Modify File Attributes [DIMODIFY] option or by using the Turn Data Audit On/Off [DIAUDIT TURN ON/OFF] option (see the "Turn Data Audit On/Off" section of this chapter). Thus, a user with limited VA FileMan access does not need the Modify File Attributes [DIMODIFY] option to initiate an audit. Files are identified for auditing by using the Edit File [DIEDFILE] option.

NOTE: Auditing can be resource intensive.. It can use considerable disk space. Use it with discretion.

The Audit Menu [DIAUDIT], which is locked with the XUAUDITING security key, is located under the Other Options [DIOTHER] menu:

Select OPTION: OTHER OPTIONS  
Select OTHER OPTION: AUDITING 
Select AUDIT OPTION: ?
 

   1            FIELDS BEING AUDITED
   2            MONITOR A USER
   3            PURGE DATA AUDITS
   4            PURGE DD AUDITS
   5            TURN DATA AUDIT ON/OFF
   6            SHOW PAST CHANGES TO DD'S


Select AUDIT OPTION: 

The use of these options is described in this chapter.

Reviewed/Updated: June 2026