WMI Sensor without using a domain admin account - "don't use GPO"
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I try use WMI Sensor to collect info. Policy of my company want to use one account (not domain admin, don't add to domain admin group & not local admin accout) & don't use GPO (I .
anyone had any success with this? Pls help?
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Hello,
It also depends on what exact server you try to monitor. Monitoring servers with particular roles, like DCs or Exchange servers will require more rights than regular work stations. Monitoring services will also require administrative credentials.
Basically, this guide should cover all configuration steps to create the account on both systems: https://https://helpdesk.paessler.com/en/support/solutions/articles/76000041852
Kind regards,
Felix Saure, Tech Support Team
Jul, 2022 - Permalink
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Hello,
It also depends on what exact server you try to monitor. Monitoring servers with particular roles, like DCs or Exchange servers will require more rights than regular work stations. Monitoring services will also require administrative credentials.
Basically, this guide should cover all configuration steps to create the account on both systems: https://https://helpdesk.paessler.com/en/support/solutions/articles/76000041852
Kind regards,
Felix Saure, Tech Support Team
Jul, 2022 - Permalink