Stop jumping between audit categories and Microsoft documentation.
This Excel sheet is your go-to reference for understanding, configuring, and optimizing Windows Advanced Auditing.
What’s Inside: ✔ Every audit category & subcategory ✔ Mapped event IDs and detailed event descriptions ✔ Microsoft’s official configuration recommendation (Success, Failure, Both, or None) ✔ Default auditing state (Client and Server side) ✔ Clear S/F event flags per audit setting ✔ Split into 3 tabs: Domain Controllers, Servers, and Workstations — because one size doesn’t fit all
Why it’s better than the docs: Instead of clicking through Microsoft’s documentation page-by-page, everything is right here in one view. Organized, filterable, and practical for real-world use.
Whether you're building GPOs, fine-tuning audit visibility, or preparing for a security assessment — this table saves time and helps you configure your environment correctly.
