Clear-TextMessagingAccount Exchange cmdlet issued (25120) how to monitor with email alert

[bob]

You know that event in Windows Server Event Viewer, the one called Clear-TextMessagingAccount Exchange cmdlet issued with ID 25120. It pops up when someone runs this cmdlet to wipe out text messaging accounts in Exchange. Basically, it logs the action right there in the security logs. I mean, it captures who did it, like the user account, the time it happened, and even the server involved. And it flags it as a potential security tweak because clearing those accounts could mean someone's messing with communications. You see this event if admins are cleaning up old stuff or if something fishy is going on. It details the exact command executed and the outcome, whether it succeeded or bombed. Hmmm, sometimes it includes the session ID too, so you can trace back the whole chain. But yeah, it's all about keeping tabs on who's altering messaging setups.

Now, to monitor this thing with an email alert, you can set it up straight from the Event Viewer screen. I do this all the time to stay on top without digging too deep. Open Event Viewer, head to the Windows Logs under Security, and filter for event ID 25120. Right-click that log, pick Create Custom View, and narrow it to just this ID. Then, save it as a task or something. You attach a scheduled task to it by selecting the event and choosing Subscribe to Events, but tweak it to trigger on new logs. In the task settings, point it to send an email using the built-in action for notifications. I like how it wakes up the task only when that event fires, then blasts you a quick alert. Or, if you want it fancier, link the task to run at logon or whatever fits your setup. It keeps things simple, no extra hassle.

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