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Can't Find a File Share in a Report

Question​

Two file shares have been added to a monitoring plan. However, When I run a report, I can't see them. Both file shares have a space in their names: \fileserver\<share name\>$. I'm wondering if the space is the issue.

Answer​

Spaces in item names don't affect their visibility in reports.

When adding a hidden share to the monitoring plan, don't forget to add the $ sign at the end of the share's name.

Another way to monitor hidden shares is as follows:

  1. Go to the Monitoring Plans section and select a monitoring plan.
  2. Click Add item, select the Computer item type and enter a target server name where your hidden shares are located.
  3. In the Scope section, select Monitor user-defined hidden shares.

Note that if a share has no activity during a reporting period it will not be in an activity report. Feel free to perform a test action, wait for the data collection to complete, and check the report again.