Issued grant server object permissions command how to monitor with email alert

[bob]

Man, that event 24172 pops up when someone issues a grant command for server object permissions in SQL Server. It's like the system logging that a user just handed out access rights to stuff like logins or endpoints. The action_id G means grant, and class_type LX points to server-level objects. You see it in the Event Viewer under security audits if auditing's turned on. I remember spotting it first time during a routine check, thought it was some sneaky admin move. But yeah, it details who did it, what object, and when. Full details include the session ID, the exact permission granted, and even the database context if applicable. Keeps things transparent for compliance. If you're ignoring it, you might miss unauthorized access creeping in. I always keep an eye on these to avoid surprises.

Now, to monitor this with an email alert, fire up Event Viewer on your server. You right-click the custom views or applications and services logs, pick create custom view. Filter by event ID 24172, and maybe source as MSSQLSERVER. That narrows it down quick. Once set, you attach a task to it via the actions pane. Choose create task, name it something like Permission Grant Alert. In the triggers tab, link it to that event. Then, under actions, select send an email. You fill in your SMTP server details, from and to addresses, and a subject like Urgent Permission Change Detected. Test it out by triggering a dummy event if you can. I did this setup last week, works like a charm without any fancy coding. Keeps you looped in real-time.

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At the end of this, there's the automatic email solution ready for you.

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