The mail host can be filled in as a NetBios name, DNS name or IP address. (example HERMES or MAILHOST.COMPANY.COM or 123.45.67..89).

The from can be just a name or a fullname (example ServersAlive or ServersAlive@company.com). What to fill in will depend on the way your SMTP server is configured.

The to will always be a fullname (example toperson@company.com)

The envelope icon will send a test message to the specified user. (remember to push the APPLY button, otherwise Servers Alive will use the 'old'-values)

If the Enable SMTP mail is enabled Servers Alive will send an SMTP mail with the list of all NON-UP (execpt for the Status Change option were the UP hosts will be included too if they just changed their status) hosts. If the Use alternate SMTP mail is also enabled, the mail will be send to both SMTP receipients. (both can be on different servers!)

The Send options will specify when a mail is send.

If you enable the "Use alternate-smtp server only, when primary not reachable", the alternate will only be used with the primary is down. If you don't check this option, the mail will be send via both smtp-servers (if they are enabled)
Note :
  • Look at the REGISTRY HACKS section for some additional features
  • The TO names that you enter, are the defaults that Servers Alive will use. They can be changed on a per host bases (in the add/edit host screen)

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