Setting up Entra ID Monitor

Navigate to Compliance

• Go to Compliance > Set up AD Monitor.

Configure Entra ID Monitor

• Provide a name for the monitor.
• Select Monitor Type as Entra ID Monitor.

Notification and Scheduling Options

• Choose whether to receive a summary notification once the scan finishes.
• Select the desired Schedule Type:
  • Now: Runs the scan immediately, within a 5-minute window.
  • One-time: Schedules a single scan for a future date and time.
  • Recurring: Sets the scan to run on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis.

Submit the Monitor

• After configuring your preferences, submit the monitor to activate it.

Setting up On-Premises AD Monitor

Provide Monitor Details

• Name your monitor and select Monitor Type as On Premise AD Monitor.

Select Domain Controller

• Choose the AD domain controller from the list of available server machines.

Scheduling

• Select the Schedule Type:
  • Now: Runs immediately within a 5-minute window.
  • One-time: Schedules a one-time future scan.
  • Recurring: Sets a scan schedule for weekly, monthly, or quarterly.

Notification Preference

• Optionally, select to receive a summary notification once the scan completes.

Submit the Monitor

• Finalize your setup by submitting the monitor.