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How do I monitor Active Directory (AD) replication without domain admin rights?

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I want to add the Active Directory Replication Status Errors sensor without admin rights. How do I do that?

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Created on Apr 6, 2023 10:44:26 AM by Fruzsina Ébelle [Paessler Support]

Last change on Jan 9, 2024 8:20:27 AM by Timo Dambach [Paessler Support]



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This article applies as of PRTG 23

How to add the Active Directory Replication Errors sensor without AD admin rights

Follow the below steps:

  • Open Active Directory Users and Computers.
  • Go to View | Advanced Features.

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  • Go to the Security tab and select the service account user.
    Note: The user should be a member of DCOM and Performance Monitor group.
  • Allow Monitor active directory replication to give permission to the user.

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  • Open the wmimgmt.msc on the AD server.
  • Add the service account in the Root as well as in the Microsoft Active Directory.
  • Go to WMI Management | Security | Root and allow Enable Account, Remote Enable, and Read Security.

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  • Go to Security | MicrosoftActiveDirectory and allow Enable Account, Remote Enable, and Read Security.

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Now you can add the Active Directory Replication Errors sensor.

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Created on Apr 6, 2023 10:44:57 AM by Fruzsina Ébelle [Paessler Support]

Last change on Apr 19, 2023 12:55:19 PM by Fruzsina Ébelle [Paessler Support]




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