Datastores
Overview
Evidence: Datastores Description: Collect datastore information Category: Storage Platform: ESXi Short Name: datastores Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No
Background
collect datastore information on ESXi (VMware vSphere Hypervisor) systems provides valuable forensic information for digital investigations. This data is essential for understanding system activity, detecting security incidents, and investigating system-related events. ESXi systems provide unique insights into virtualization environments and their security configurations.
Data Collected
This collector gathers structured data about datastores.
Datastores Data
ID
Primary key (auto-increment)
1
Name
Datastore name
datastore1
Type
Datastore type
VMFS
Capacity
Total capacity in bytes
1099511627776
FreeSpace
Free space in bytes
549755813888
UsedSpace
Used space in bytes
549755813888
Path
Datastore path
/vmfs/volumes/datastore1
Collection Method
This collector parses the necessary data from ESXi system configuration files and data sources.
Usage
This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides information about datastores on ESXi systems. It helps investigators understand system configuration, detect security incidents, and investigate system-related events. The data can reveal system activity, configuration details, and potential security vulnerabilities. Analysts can use this information to identify suspicious activities, trace system changes, and assess ESXi system security posture.
Notes
This data may contain sensitive information that should be handled according to data protection requirements. Ensure proper chain of custody is maintained during collection and analysis.
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