An object was added to the COM+ Catalog (5890) how to monitor with email alert

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That event 5890, you know, it's this log entry in Windows Server that pops up when someone or something slips a new object right into the COM+ Catalog. I mean, the COM+ Catalog acts like this hidden library where Windows stashes reusable bits for apps and services to grab. Picture it as adding a fresh tool to your toolbox without asking. It logs details like who did it, from what machine, and exactly what object got tossed in there. Sometimes it's harmless, like an admin updating software, but it could flag sneaky changes if you're watching for unauthorized tweaks. The full message usually spills the beans on the object's name, its type, and the user account behind the add. I check these because they hint at system fiddles that might mess with stability. You see it under the Microsoft-Windows-COM+/1.0 source in Event Viewer. And yeah, the level is usually Information, not an error, but monitoring helps spot patterns. Hmmm, if it floods your logs, could mean apps installing weird components. Or maybe malware trying to burrow in. I always peek at the XML view for extra clues on the event properties.

Now, to keep tabs on this without staring at screens all day, fire up Event Viewer on your server. You right-click the Custom Views or Subscriptions, but actually, head to the Actions panel on the right. I like creating a task there that triggers when 5890 hits. Select Attach Task To This Event Log or something close. You pick the log, Microsoft-Windows-COM+/Operational usually. Then filter for Event ID 5890 exactly. Set it to run a program that emails you, like using the built-in Send Email action in Task Scheduler. Link it up by exporting the task or just building it fresh in Scheduler. You configure the trigger to watch that specific event. And for the action, point it to mailto or your SMTP setup. I test it by forcing a log entry if possible, just to see the alert zip out. Keeps you in the loop without hassle.

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At the end of this, you'll find the automatic email solution laid out.

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