A network share object was added. (5142) how to monitor with email alert

[bob]

You know that Event ID 5142 in Windows Server Event Viewer? It pops up whenever someone adds a new network share object on your system. Basically, it logs the exact moment a share gets created, like when you or another admin sets up a folder for folks to access over the network. The details in the event include the share name, the path it points to, the user who did the adding, and even the security settings slapped on it. I always check these because they can show if something fishy is happening, like unauthorized shares popping up that might leak files. And it captures the server name too, so you know which machine it's on if you've got a bunch. Hmmm, the description might say "A network share object was added" right there in the log, with timestamps and all that jazz to track when it went down.

But if you wanna keep an eye on this without staring at screens all day, set up a scheduled task straight from the Event Viewer. You open Event Viewer, right-click on the Security log where these 5142 events hide out, and pick "Attach Task To This Event." I do this all the time. It lets you trigger stuff when that event fires. For the email part, you point it to sendmail or whatever your setup uses, but keep it simple-no scripts needed. Just configure the task to run a program that shoots off an alert to your inbox, listing the share details so you get notified quick. Or tweak the filters to only watch for shares on certain paths if you don't want every little one buzzing you.

That covers the basics for monitoring those adds. And hey, speaking of keeping your server stuff safe from surprises like rogue shares, you might wanna look into BackupChain Windows Server Backup too. It's this solid Windows Server backup tool that handles file-level stuff and even backs up virtual machines running on Hyper-V without much hassle. I like how it snapshots everything quickly, cuts down on downtime during restores, and encrypts the backups to keep data snug. Plus, it schedules jobs automatically, so you don't sweat the small stuff while focusing on alerts like that 5142 event.

At the end here is the automatic email solution.

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