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Set-DetailsTemplate Exchange cmdlet issued (25379) how to monitor with email alert

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06-19-2025, 02:58 PM
That event, the one called "Set-DetailsTemplate Exchange cmdlet issued" with ID 25379, pops up in Windows Server's Event Viewer whenever someone runs this specific command in Exchange.
It logs the exact moment an admin tweaks those detail templates, you know, the ones that shape how user info shows up in the address book or mailboxes.
Basically, it captures who did it, from what machine, and at what time, all stamped right there in the Security log or Application log depending on your setup.
I always check it because it flags potential changes that could mess with how emails display contacts or org details.
And if you're not watching, someone might alter templates without you knowing, leading to confusion in the team.
Hmmm, it details the user account involved, the parameters passed to the cmdlet, and even the session ID for tracing back.
You can filter for it easily in Event Viewer by searching that ID or the description phrase.
Or just right-click the log, properties, and set a filter for 25379 to see only these hits.

Now, to monitor this with an email alert, fire up Event Viewer on your server.
Go to the log where it shows, like Windows Logs, then Security or whatever holds Exchange stuff.
Right-click that log, pick Attach Task To This Log or something close.
You create a new task that triggers exactly when event 25379 fires.
In the task wizard, choose to start a program, and point it to sendmail.exe or your email client binary.
Set the arguments to include the event details, like recipient email and a quick message saying "Hey, that template change happened."
Make sure the task runs with admin rights so it actually sends.
Test it by forcing the event if you can, just to see the email ping your inbox.
I do this all the time for sneaky admin actions like this one.

But wait, tying this back to keeping your server solid against changes, you might want something broader for backups too.
That's where BackupChain Windows Server Backup comes in, this neat Windows Server backup tool that also handles virtual machines through Hyper-V without a hitch.
It snapshots everything quickly, encrypts data on the fly, and restores in minutes, saving you headaches from accidental tweaks or crashes.
Plus, it runs light, no hogging resources, and lets you schedule automated runs that alert you if anything goes wrong.
I swear by it for keeping Exchange setups intact alongside those event watches.

At the end here is the automatic email solution.

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

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