Active Directory Discovery Event Monitor Reference Guide
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Overview
The Active Directory Discovery Event Monitor automatically integrates new devices into a specified device group, maintaining alignment with your Active Directory infrastructure. It scans a domain controller to identify new computers and updates your monitoring setup accordingly.
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Use Cases
- Automated Integration: Automatically adds new devices to your monitoring setup, reflecting changes in Active Directory.
Monitoring Options
Configuration
- Domain Controller: Specify the hostname or IP address of the domain controller.
- Search Base: Define the starting point within the AD structure where the search will begin.
- Device Group: Choose the group in which new devices will be added.
- Device Name Options: Choose how devices are named (AD name or IP address) and their display format.
- Tagging: Assign tags to new devices for better management and categorization.
- Inclusion/Exclusion: Options to include or exclude devices based on specific attributes or operational status (e.g., skipping disabled computers).
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Alerts
- Connection Issues: Alert configurations for when the domain controller cannot be contacted.
Authentication and Security
- Access Requirements: The monitoring account must have adequate permissions to query the Computers section of Active Directory.
Protocols
Data Points
- This event monitor generates the following data points:
| Data Point | Description |
|---|---|
| Devices Found | The number of devices found. |
Sample Output
