POP3 Event Monitor Reference Guide
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Overview
The POP3 Event Monitor utilizes the standard Post Office Protocol (POP3) to connect to email servers, checking mailbox status including message count and total size. This ensures the continuous availability and correct functioning of POP3 mail services.
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Use Cases
- Service Availability: Ensures that POP3 mail services are consistently available for users.
- Mailbox Management: Monitors and alerts on mailbox sizes and message counts to prevent overflows and potential disruptions in mail delivery.
Monitoring Options
Message Thresholds
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Alert if mailbox contains more than a specified number of messages: Set thresholds for the number of messages in the mailbox, receiving alerts if these are exceeded.
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Alert if mailbox contains more than a specified amount of data: Manage data usage by setting thresholds for the total size of all messages within the mailbox. Alerts can be configured for warning, error, and critical levels.
Connection Settings
- Port Number: Defaults to port 110 for POP3 connections. If your server uses a non-standard port, you can specify it here.
Authentication and Security
- Account Credentials: Configure the event monitor with the appropriate authentication profile, including username and password, to access the mailbox.
Protocols
Data Points
- This event monitor generates the following data points:
| Data Point | Description |
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| Mailbox Size | The total size of your POP3 mailbox. |
| Message Count | The total number of messages in the mailbox. |
Sample Output
