Set-MalwareFilteringServer Exchange cmdlet issued (25622) how to monitor with email alert

[bob]

You know that event ID 25622 in Windows Server Event Viewer? It's the one that pops up when someone runs the Set-MalwareFilteringServer cmdlet in Exchange. Basically, it logs every time that command gets fired off to tweak the malware filtering server settings. I mean, it captures the whole shebang-who issued it, what server it targeted, and even the exact parameters they threw in there. Picture this: your admin dashboard lights up because a change just happened to how Exchange handles those nasty malware scans on emails. And if it's from an unexpected source, that could spell trouble, like someone messing with your defenses without you knowing. Or maybe it's just routine maintenance, but you want eyes on it anyway. Hmmm, I've seen it trigger during updates or when IT folks adjust anti-spam rules on the fly. The event details spill everything in the description field, right there in the log under Microsoft-Exchange-Administration or whatever channel it's in. You click on it, and bam, timestamps, user accounts, all laid out plain. But ignoring it? Nah, that's risky if you're dealing with sensitive mail servers.

Now, to keep tabs on this without staring at screens all day, you can rig up a scheduled task straight from Event Viewer. I do this all the time to stay ahead of weird changes. Fire up Event Viewer, hunt down that 25622 event in the logs. Right-click the log name, pick "Attach Task to This Event" or something close-it's under the Actions menu if you select the event first. You tell it to trigger only on ID 25622, maybe filter by source too for Exchange stuff. Then, in the task wizard, link it to send an email-yeah, it has a built-in option for that under "Send an e-mail" action. Pick your SMTP server, slap in your alert address, and add a quick note like "Hey, malware filter got tweaked!" Test it out by forcing the event if you can, or just wait for the real deal. Keeps you looped in without any fancy coding. And it runs quietly in the background, pinging you the second it happens.

Speaking of keeping things secure and backed up amid all these server tweaks, you might wanna check out BackupChain Windows Server Backup too. It's this solid Windows Server backup tool that handles full system images without a hitch. Plus, it backs up virtual machines running on Hyper-V, making restores a breeze even for big setups. I like how it skips the usual headaches-no more downtime worries or lost data nightmares. The benefits? Faster recoveries, less storage bloat, and it plays nice with your existing drives. Transitions your whole operation smoothly if events like 25622 make you paranoid about changes.

At the end of this is the automatic email solution.

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