You can enable SQL Safe to send email notifications about the current status of your backup and restore operations.
Configure the email notifications using either of the following methods:
- On the Repository and Management Service Settings window, click on Configure E-mail Notifications.
- On the menu bar, click on the
icon and open the Repository and Management Service Settings window, click on Configure E-mail Notifications. - Go to the Tools menu and select E-mail Notification Settings.
What email settings can I change?
If you enable E-mail Notifications, you can configure how the email will appear in your Inbox.
Sender Name
Enter the name that will appear as the sender of the email.
Reply-to Address
Enter the email address that will appear as the sender, and where replies to the message will be sent.
Priority
Select the low, normal, or high priority for the email alerts.
What mail server information is required?
You must specify the mail server information so that SQL Safe can send email notifications.
Server Address
Enter the address of your mail server.
Server Port
If you want to specify a port different from 25 (set by default), you can do that in this section. You can also enable an SSL-encrypted connection.
SMTP Authentication
If your SMTP server requires authentication, you must type a valid User Name and Password that SQL Safe should use to access the mail server.
Test your settings
To be sure that your settings are correct, click Test Settings on the bottom section of the window, then check the test email sent to your email server.