Filter Conditions#

Filter conditions specify when a rule should match. If the condition of a rule evaluates to true, EventReporter executes the actions configured in that rule.

Why filters matter#

Filters let you reduce noise and react only to the events that matter. Typical criteria include:

  • event log name or channel

  • event source

  • event ID

  • severity or type

  • message content

  • user or computer context

Important behavior#

  • An empty top-level AND condition evaluates as true.

  • That means a rule with no additional filters matches every event that reaches it.

  • String matching is case-sensitive unless the specific filter documents a different behavior.

Example#

EventReporter filter condition example with a top-level AND node

Use broad filters first, then narrow them until the rule matches exactly what you intend.

Detailed filter references#

Basic filters#

Event log monitor filters#

Custom properties#