I have set up an audit application log based upon if someone runs a variety of commands against a table (i.e. Select, Update, Insert, etc...). I would like to monitor this audit for a few days or more so I have a high level of confidence that it is working properly. I have noticed though that the amount of entries into the Application Log are overwhelming and some sort of filter to allow me to view the entries that I'm addressing is certainly in order. I've posted a few questions on this subject recently and received some suggestions. (btw, thanks to everyone who chimed in). However, the exact solution still eludes me.
So now I'm wondering if moving the entire application log to a temp table is the solution. This way I can query what I want on the temp table and thus not have a scenario of a permanent table getting to big.
Is there a way to move this audit data into a temp table? Something like Insert Into #Temp Select * from AuditLog?
I have SQL Server 2014. I am running SSMS on my local laptop and connecting to the database which is on a server.
Regards,
Brian