Are there log cleanup scripts

Question

Server 2102R2

Are there scripts/tasks to cleanup/delete of log entries? I do it manually but it is very tedious.

Suggestions ,please

Answer 1

From PowerShell you can Clear-EventLog
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.management/clear-eventlog?view=powershell-5.1

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Answer 2

Thanks,
I am trying example 4. Will report back

Answer 3

I am looking to clear out event logs

Answer 4

Which type of logs do you want to clear? Event log, IIS log or WSUS log? We need more detailed information to assist you with demand.
In general, if you want to an event log cleanup script, please refer to this Microsoft document
Clear-EventLog
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.management/clear-eventlog?view=powershell-5.1

If you want to cleaup IIS log, refer to this article:
How to: Cleanup IIS Log Files
https://community.spiceworks.com/how_to/85462-cleanup-iis-log-files

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Answer 5

Not sure what logs you're asking about. You may need to roll your own or take a look here for some examples / ideas.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/samples/browse/

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