Import-DlpPolicyTemplate Exchange cmdlet issued (25546) how to monitor with email alert

[bob]

You know that event ID 25546 in Windows Server Event Viewer? It's all about when someone runs the Import-DlpPolicyTemplate cmdlet in Exchange. Basically, it logs whenever that command gets fired off to bring in a new data loss prevention policy template. The event shows details like who did it, from which computer, and at what exact time. It pops up under the MSExchange Compliance application log. I check it sometimes to spot if admins are tweaking those policies without telling anyone. And yeah, it's got levels like informational, so it doesn't scream emergency. But you want to watch for it closely if you're handling sensitive stuff in your setup.

Now, monitoring this with an email alert? I like using a scheduled task right from the Event Viewer screen. You open Event Viewer, head to the log where this event hides out. Right-click the event, pick attach task to this event log or something close. Then you set it to trigger only on ID 25546. For the action, you tell it to start a program that sends an email, like using the old mail command or whatever your server has handy. Schedule it to run every few minutes, checking back. I set mine up once and forgot about it until pings started coming. Keeps you in the loop without babysitting the whole day.

Hmmm, or you could tweak the task properties to include event details in the email body. That way, you see the who and when right away. It's not fancy, but it works smooth for quick alerts. I do this on a couple servers, saves me from digging through logs manually.

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At the end here, you'll find the automatic email solution ready to go.

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