How to add Active Directory monitoring ? What permission needed to monitory Active Directory Health & replication Status ?
We didnt do domain admins for security reasons. You just need an account with the right permissions. This can be setup vai GPO so thankfully you only have to do it once.
You can also add an account to the Domain Controller equivalent of a local admin (Builtin\Administrators group).
So you would be able to add it as a domain admin, or install the agent and it does just fine with no user. There may be ways to create a user and delegate enough rights, but I have it working well with just the agent.
Hello,
To add Active Directory monitoring, you can use a variety of tools, including built-in Windows Server tools or third-party software. Some popular tools for monitoring Active Directory include:
To monitor Active Directory health and replication status, you will need appropriate permissions on the Active Directory domain. The following permissions are typically needed:
Domain Admins group membership: Members of this group have full control over the Active Directory domain, including the ability to monitor the health and replication status of all domain controllers.
Replication Monitor group membership: Members of this group have read-only access to Active Directory replication status information. This group is useful for administrators who need to monitor replication without having full control over the domain.
Event Log Reader group membership: Members of this group have read-only access to the Active Directory event log. This group is useful for monitoring Active Directory health and troubleshooting issues.
It is important to note that granting too many permissions can lead to security risks. Therefore, it is recommended to grant the minimum permissions necessary for monitoring Active Directory health and replication status.
I hope it will help you.
