This article discusses the event viewer option. An example of a use case for this feature would be monitoring Windows backup events.
Follow the steps below to learn how to configure the event viewer to monitor Windows backup alerts:
1. From the left-hand panel click on Admin |
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2. Then click Thresholds |
The Threshold Profiles form displays |
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3. Select the Profile that you want to add Windows Backup Monitoring to. |
The Edit Threshold page displays |
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4. Under Threshold Items click Add New Item |
The Threshold Item form displays |
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5. Select the Category Type Events By Source |
6. Set the Source Folder to Other |
7. The Custom Folder name should be taken from the machine event viewer path:
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8. Enter the Source Name or Source ID Note: Source Name or Source ID can be found in Windows by clicking on the Event Viewer log e.g. Windows Backup > Action Centre > Details tab > XML view Copy the provider name and paste it to Atera. Note: You may add multiple Source Names and/or Source IDs. Simply separate each with a comma. |
9. Click Apply |
Important information about event ID alerts:
Event Severity Types: Atera vs. Microsoft:
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