Overview

A Windows member server is a computer that runs on Windows Server, belongs to a domain, and is not a domain controller. Windows member servers typically run different services and can act like a file server, print server, etc. For the sake of convenience, Windows member servers will be referred to as Windows servers in this guide.

ADAudit Plus is a real-time change auditing and user behavior analytics solution that helps keep your Windows servers secure and compliant. With ADAudit Plus, you can:

• Monitor file integrity.
• Audit local logon and account management.
• Track printer, removable storage, AD FS, AD LDS, and LAPS activities.
• Keep tabs on scheduled tasks and processes.

ADAudit Plus enables you to audit the following versions of Windows Server:

• Windows Server 2003/2003 R2
• Windows Server 2008/2008 R2
• Windows Server 2012/2012 R2
• Windows Server 2016
• Windows Server 2019
• Windows Server 2022
• Windows Server 2025

This guide takes you through the process of setting up ADAudit Plus and your Windows servers for real-time change auditing and user behavior analytics.