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SMTP Event Monitor Reference Guide

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Overview​

The SMTP Event Monitor utilizes the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) to connect to an outgoing mail server, ensuring its operational status. This monitor is vital for verifying that the SMTP server is actively accepting outgoing mail requests.

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Use Cases​

  • Server Availability: Ensures that SMTP servers are operational and accepting requests, crucial for email sending functionalities.

Monitoring Options​

Connection Checks​

  • Alert with [Info/Warning/Error/Success] if the SMTP server cannot be contacted: This option enables alerts if there is a failure to connect to the SMTP server, helping to quickly address server downtime or network issues.

Configuration​

  • Port Number: While the standard port for SMTP is 25, this can be customized if your server operates on a non-standard port.

Authentication and Security​

  • Access Credentials: Configure the event monitor with a relevant authentication profile, ensuring it has the necessary permissions to check the server status.

Protocols​

Sample Output​

Sample Output