New-MoveRequest Exchange cmdlet issued (25225) how to monitor with email alert

[bob]

Man, that Event ID 25225 in Windows Server Event Viewer pops up whenever someone fires off the New-MoveRequest cmdlet in Exchange. It logs the exact moment a mailbox move kicks off, like shifting user data from one server to another. You see details there about the mailbox name, the target database, and who initiated it. I always check the source field too, since it points to the admin account behind the action. And yeah, the timestamp helps you track when it happened exactly. But if you're not watching closely, these events can slip by unnoticed.

I remember once forgetting to monitor this, and a move request hung in limbo for hours. You don't want that mess, right? So, to keep tabs on it with an email alert, head straight to the Event Viewer screen. Filter for ID 25225 under the Applications and Services Logs, maybe in the Microsoft-Exchange section. Once you spot those logs, right-click and set up a task to trigger on new events like that. I like attaching it to send an email notification right away. You configure the action tab to fire off a message to your inbox whenever it detects 25225. It's straightforward, no fancy coding needed.

Or, if you want something hands-off, just tweak the schedule to check every few minutes. That way, you're pinged before things get chaotic. Hmmm, I bet you'll try it out soon. And at the end of this, there's the automatic email solution waiting for you-super easy to slot in later.

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