VA-003 Explain Vault architecture Practice Question
A Vault administrator notices that the audit log file on the Vault server is filling up the disk. What is the best course of action to prevent disk full issues?
⚠ Common exam trap
HashiCorp often tests the misconception that disabling or redirecting audit logs is an acceptable solution for disk management, when in fact the correct approach is to manage log growth through rotation while maintaining audit functionality.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Configure the file audit device with log rotation.
Configuring log rotation on the file audit device allows the Vault server to automatically archive or delete old audit logs based on size or time thresholds, preventing the disk from filling up while retaining necessary audit data. This is the recommended approach in Vault for managing disk space without disabling security auditing or relying on external infrastructure changes.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Disable audit logging to reduce disk usage.
Why it's wrong here
Security best practice requires audit logging.
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Switch to a syslog audit device.
Why it's wrong here
Syslog can also fill the disk if not handled.
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Increase the disk size of the Vault server.
Why it's wrong here
Temporary fix; does not prevent future fills.
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Configure the file audit device with log rotation.
Why this is correct
Rotation manages disk space effectively.
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