Using the host references report

The Host references report provides an easy way to identify where a server is used in Guardium and simplifies the process of decommissioning that server or updating its host name or IP address.

About this task

The report returns all instances of a host name or IP address from the following Guardium locations:
  • Custom tables
  • Datasources
  • Datasource groups
  • Discover sensitive data scenarios (classification processes)
  • Groups
  • Policy rules
  • Queries
  • Security assessments
Note: Querying a host name returns instances of that host name or its associated IP address. Querying an IP address returns instances of that IP address or its associated host name.
Run the report from any Guardium system by using the Audit Process Builder. In a centrally managed environment, running the report on the central manager provides the best performance.

The following procedure describes running the report on an ad hoc basis by generating a one-time report of where an IP address is used. For more information about building and scheduling audit process, see Building audit processes.

Procedure

  1. Go to Comply > Tools and Views > Audit Process Builder.
  2. Create an audit process by clicking the New icon.
  3. In the Name and archive panel, use the Name field to name the audit process. Click Next to continue.
  4. In the Add tasks panel of the audit process builder, click the New icon to create a new task.
    Complete the following steps by using the New Task dialog.
    1. Set the Task type to Report.
    2. Use the Name field to name the task.
    3. Set the Report field to Host references.
    4. In the Task parameters section, use the Host name or IP address field to specify the host name or IP address of a server in your Guardium environment.
    5. Click OK to close the dialog and save the task.
  5. To immediately run the report and see the results, open the Run audit process panel and click Run Once Now.
    For information about defining a complete audit process with receivers and a schedule, see Building audit processes.
  6. View the results by clicking View Results.