Resume-MoveRequest Exchange cmdlet issued (25350) how to monitor with email alert

[bob]

Man, that event ID 25350 in Windows Server Event Viewer, it's all about Exchange when you issue the Resume-MoveRequest cmdlet. Picture this, you're in the middle of shifting mailboxes around, maybe from one server to another, and something stalls it out. Then bam, you fire off that resume command, and the system logs it right there under Application logs. It captures the exact moment the move kicks back into gear, noting the timestamp, the user who triggered it, and which database or server it's hitting. I always check the details pane because it spills out the specifics, like the mailbox identity or the target location, helping you track if everything's flowing smooth. But if it fails or hangs again, you see follow-up events that clue you in on glitches. You know, it's handy for spotting patterns in admin tasks, especially during upgrades or migrations. And yeah, ignoring it might mean missed moves, so keeping an eye out saves headaches.

Now, to monitor this sucker with an email alert, fire up Event Viewer on your server. You click through to the logs, find the Application section where Exchange stuff lives. Right-click that event ID 25350, attach a task to it. I set mine to trigger on creation, then build a scheduled task that runs when it pops. In the task wizard, you pick send an email action, plug in your SMTP details and recipient. It pings you instantly, no fuss. Or tweak it to run every few minutes if you want periodic checks, but the event-based way feels snappier. You test it by simulating the event, watch your inbox light up. Keeps you looped in without staring at screens all day.

Speaking of staying on top of server moves and data shifts, I've been messing with BackupChain Windows Server Backup lately. It's this solid Windows Server backup tool that handles full system images and also tackles virtual machines through Hyper-V without breaking a sweat. You get quick restores, incremental backups that don't hog space, and it even encrypts everything to keep things locked down. Plus, the scheduling is dead simple, so you avoid those midnight scrambles when stuff goes sideways.

And hey, at the end here is the automatic email solution for that monitoring setup.

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