Configuring an SMTP server

An SMTP server must be configured so that SES Evolution can send:

• E-mail alerts based on the types of agent logs generated,

• Alert emails according to the type of system logs generated,

• Emails containing dashboard indicators.

You must hold the System-Modify privilege to be able to configure an SMTP server.

1. In the Backoffice > System menu in the administration console, go to the General tab.

2. Click on Edit in the upper banner.

3. Define the following parameters in the SMTP server section:

   • Server address: Enter the DNS name or IP address of the SMTP server.
   • Connection security: Choose whether the connection needs to be encrypted, and by which protocol.
   • Port: Enter the communication port number, 587 by default for STARTTLS.
   • Sender name: Name of the notification sender. E-mail recipients will be able to see this name.
   • Sender’s e-mail address: E-mail address of the notification sender. E-mail recipients will be able to see this address. Be sure to check the sender's mailbox regularly to see if any emails are being returned due to errors in the recipient's address.
   • Authentication required: Enable this option if your SMTP service requires authentication. If so, enter the ID and password of the service.

4. Click on Check settings to test the connection to the SMTP server. No e-mails will be sent during this test.