System Info

Overview

Evidence: System Info Description: Collect system information Category: System Platform: ESXi Short Name: sysinfo Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No

Background

collect system 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 system info.

System Info Data

Field	Description	Example
ID	Primary key (auto-increment)	1
ComputerName	Computer hostname	esxi-server-01
UUID	System UUID	564d1234-5678-9abc-def0-123456789abc
Serial	System serial number	VMware-42 1a 2b 3c 4d 5e 6f 7g
OSVersion	Operating system version	VMware ESXi 7.0.3
Kernel	Kernel information	VMkernel 7.0.3
ProxyAddress	Proxy configuration	http://proxy.company.com:8080
Architecture	System architecture	x86_64
Platform	System platform	VMware
UTC	UTC timezone setting	+00:00
UpTime	System uptime	7 days, 12 hours
DateTime	Current system date and time	2023-10-15 14:30:25
BootTime	System boot time	2023-10-08 02:30:25

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 system info 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.