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Mail server
When configuring the FortiAnalyzer unit to send email alert messages, you need
to configure a DNS server and an SMTP server. The FortiAnalyzer unit uses the
SMTP server name to connect to the mail server, and must look up this name on
your DNS server. To configure a DNS server, see
Figure 64: Mail server list
To configure mail server
1
Go to
Alert
>
Output
>
Mail Server
.
2
Select Create New.
3
Set the following options and select Apply.
Testing the Mail server configuration
To verify that the mail server configuration is working correctly
1
Go to
Alert
>
Output
>
Mail Server
.
2
Select Test.
3
Enter an email address and select Test.
SNMP access
Configure the SNMP server where the FortiAnalyzer unit sends SNMP traps when
encountering an alert. You must add the SNMP server before you can select it as
a way for the FortiAnalyzer unit to communicate an alert. For a list of supported
MIBs and traps see
“FortiAnalyzer traps” on page 136
.
To view the SNMP servers, go to
Alert
>
Output
>
SNMP Access List
.
Note:
When smtp send mail fails, the FortiAnalyzer unit will attempt to send a message
every ten seconds and never stop until it succeeds in sending the message or the
administrator reboots the unit.
Delete
Edit
Test
Enable
Authentication
Select the Authentication Enable check box to enable SMTP
authentication. When set, you must enter a email user name and
password for the FortiAnalyzer to send an email with the account.
SMTP Server
The name/address of the SMTP email server.
Email Account
Enter the user name for logging on to the SMTP server to send alert
mails. You only need to do this if you have enabled the SMTP
authentication. The account name must be in the form of an email
address. For example, [email protected].
Password
Enter the password for logging on to the SMTP server to send alert
email. You only need to do this if you selected SMTP authentication.
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