NetWrix File Server Change Reporter is a free tool to audit file server changes. The tool sends daily reports about all file server changes: file and folder changes, shares, and permissions with previous and new values of configuration values.

Features: File servers are a critical resource in an organization. File servers typically have business critical data and applications. Accidental or malicious changes to these can cause major harm to the organization. Therefore, it is necessary to audit and track changes made in the file server. Changes that are monitored include changes made to files, folders, shares, and permissions with previous and new values of certain configuration values. This application will send daily reports to the designated administrator. The reports are emailed to the authority. The commercial version of this tool provides information about who made the change and when it occurred, including detailed information about permission changes.

Server modifications are noted to reduce security risks. Data loss and unauthorized user activity is noted too. The program can help your IT department to be regulation compliant. Regulations that apply are SOX and HIPPA. All changes are archived so that detailed analysis is possible after the fact.

Overall: Whether it is commercial enterprise based on servers or just the in-house resources, this application fulfills an important function. Easy to set up and use.