Enable-JournalRule Exchange cmdlet issued (25149) how to monitor with email alert

[bob]

Man, that Event ID 25149 in Windows Server Event Viewer pops up when someone runs the Enable-JournalRule cmdlet in Exchange. It flags that exact action, like a little flag waving to say hey, journaling got turned on for some mailbox or group. You see it under the Microsoft-Exchange-Management/Operational log, and it's all about auditing those admin moves in your email setup. I always check it because it means changes happened, maybe for compliance or just routine tweaks. But if you're not watching, it slips by unnoticed.

And you want to monitor it with an email alert? Easy peasy, grab the Event Viewer screen and right-click that log. Filter for ID 25149, then set up a custom view to catch it quick. From there, I link it to a scheduled task that triggers on that event. You pick the task, attach a simple action like firing off an email through your server's mail setup. It runs whenever that event hits, pinging your inbox with the details. No fuss, just steady watching without constant peeking.

Hmmm, or think about automating it further down the line. At the end of this, you'll find the automatic email solution ready to roll.

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