Issued a change server audit command (action_id AL class_type A) (24043) how to monitor with email alert

[bob]

Man, that event ID 24043 pops up when someone issues a change server audit command. It's got this action_id AL and class_type A in there. You know, it's basically the system logging when a tweak happens to the auditing setup on your Windows Server. Like, if an admin fiddles with what gets tracked for security stuff. Or maybe it's alerting on a command that alters how the server watches its own audit rules. I see it in the Event Viewer under the Security log mostly. It details the user who did it, the exact command fired off. And the timestamp, of course, so you can pinpoint when this change snuck in. Hmmm, sometimes it ties to SQL Server audits if that's running on your box. But yeah, full details show the process name too, like who triggered it from what app. You don't want these flying under the radar. They could mean someone messing with your logs on purpose. Or just routine maintenance gone sideways. Either way, it's your server's way of yelling about audit tweaks.

Now, to keep an eye on this without staring at screens all day. I always tell you, fire up the Event Viewer. You right-click on that Custom Views or whatever fits. But here's the trick, create a filter for event ID 24043. Make it snag those Security log entries quick. Then, attach a task to it right from there. You know, in the Actions pane, pick Create Task. Set it to run when this event hits. And boom, make that task launch some email notifier you got handy. Like, point it to your Outlook or whatever sends alerts. Or use the built-in mailto thing if you're old school. Just configure the task to trigger on logon or whatever, but tie it tight to the event. Test it by forcing a similar command if you dare. You'll get that ping in your inbox fast. Keeps things chill without constant checks.

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