Disk Usage

Overview

Evidence: Disk Usage Description: Collect disk usage information Category: Storage Platform: ESXi Short Name: diskusage Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No

Background

collect disk usage 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 disk usage.

Disk Usage Data

Field	Description	Example
ID	Primary key (auto-increment)	1
Path	Path	/
TotalSize	Total size in bytes	1099511627776
UsedSize	Used size in bytes	549755813888
FreeSize	Free size in bytes	549755813888
UsagePercent	Usage percentage	50.0

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 disk usage 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.