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[Work Item] VssTester should export event logs in evtx format instead of xml

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#720 opened on Aug 25, 2021

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Description

Describe the work

VssTester should export event logs in evtx format instead of xml Additional Context Currently the script exports the logs in XML format which is tedious to analyze instead it needs to be in EVTX format.

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Tech stack
shell
Domain
tooling
Issue type
refactor
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
PowerShell scriptingEvent log basics
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70
Research direction
Locate the VssTester script in the repository (likely named VssTester.ps1). Identify the current command that exports event logs in XML format, such as Export Clixml or a custom XML conversion. Replace it with a method to export in EVTX format, for example using wevtutil or the Save EvtLog cmdlet. Ensure the script still runs correctly and produces a valid .evtx file. Test with sample event logs to confirm the output is usable.