Set-PublicFolderMigrationRequest Exchange cmdlet issued (25633) how to monitor with email alert

[bob]

You know that event in Windows Server Event Viewer, the one called "Set-PublicFolderMigrationRequest Exchange cmdlet issued" with ID 25633? It pops up when someone runs a command to start moving public folders in Exchange, like shifting them from one setup to another. I see it log details about the migration request, including who kicked it off, the timestamps, and bits on the folders involved. Basically, it flags that action so you can track if things are happening smoothly or if something's gone sideways. And yeah, it records the parameters used in the command, helping you spot any tweaks or issues right away.

But monitoring this manually? Nah, that's a drag. You want alerts, right? Fire up Event Viewer on your server. Filter for that event ID 25633 under the Applications and Services Logs, maybe in the Microsoft-Exchange folder. Once you spot those entries, right-click and attach a task to the event. I do this all the time. Set it to trigger a program or script when the event fires, but keep it simple-no fancy code. Link it to a scheduled task that checks periodically. You configure the task in Task Scheduler to watch for new logs matching that ID. Then, make that task send an email through your server's mail setup, like using the old-school Send-MailMessage if it's there, or just a batch file that pings your email server. It'll notify you instantly when the migration command runs, so you stay in the loop without staring at screens.

Hmmm, or you could tweak the task to run every few minutes, scanning for fresh 25633 events. That way, it's proactive. I set mine up once and forgot about it, until it buzzed my phone. Keeps surprises at bay.

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At the end of this, you'll find the automatic email solution.

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