Grant permissions on an external library with grant failed (24360) how to monitor with email alert

[bob]

You ever run into that weird event in Windows Server Event Viewer, the one popping up as event ID 24360? It screams "Grant permissions on an external library with grant failed (action_id GWG; class_type EL)." Basically, this thing happens when your system tries to hand out some access rights to an outside file or library, but it flops hard. The grant part just means it's attempting to let something borrow privileges, like unlocking a door that sticks. And the failed bit? That's the kicker, signaling the whole permission push got blocked, maybe by a security hiccup or mismatched rules. Action_id GWG tags it as a specific grant-with-grant flop, while class_type EL points to that external library being the trouble spot, often tied to database stuff or app integrations gone sour. I see this crop up in servers handling heavy data loads, where permissions clash like puzzle pieces that don't fit. It logs under the Application channel usually, with details spilling about the user or process that triggered it. You might spot timestamps, error codes, or even the library path in the event description, helping pinpoint if it's a one-off glitch or a repeating headache. Hmmm, ignoring it could mean apps start choking on access denials, slowing your whole setup. But catching it early? That's where monitoring shines.

Now, to keep tabs on this sneaky event and ping you via email when it strikes, fire up Event Viewer on your server. I do this all the time for quick watches. Right-click the Custom Views folder, whip up a new one filtering for event ID 24360 in the Application log. Save that view so it sticks around. Then, hop over to the Actions pane, hit Create Task from the menu. Name it something snappy like "Alert on Permission Fail." In the triggers tab, attach it to your custom view, so it fires whenever that event logs. For the action, pick Send an email, and plug in your details-server address, to your inbox, subject like "Hey, permission grant bombed again." Test it once to make sure it zips off without a hitch. Or tweak the schedule if you want it checking every few hours. Keeps things simple, no fussing with extras.

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At the end of this chat is the automatic email solution for that event monitoring.

Note, the PowerShell email alert code was moved to this post.