Object Access Event: 4878

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Object Access » Object Access Event: 4878

Event ID 4878 – Certificate Services Restore Started

Event ID 4878
Category Object Access: Certification Services
Type Success Audit

Event 4878 is logged when the Certificate Services restore has been restarted. This event is logged only if the corresponding feature ("Backup and restore the CA database") is enabled in the CA's properties tab.

Why does event ID 4878 need to be monitored?

Monitoring the backup and restore activity is of relevance as it is an important Certification Services activity. This event, when monitored along with event 4879, helps determine the duration of restoration.

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Event 4878 applies to the following operating systems:

  • Windows 2008 R2 and 7
  • Windows 2012 R2 and 8.1
  • Windows 2016 and 10

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