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b. Use encryption you can opt for encrypted connection to the mail server. SSL and TLS
encryption types are available for selection.
c. Some Internet service providers require authentication on the incoming mail server before
being allowed to send something. If this is your case, select the Log on to incoming mail
server check box to enable a POP server and to set up its settings:
Incoming mail server (POP) enter the name of the POP server.
Port set the port of the POP server. By default, the port is set to 110.
User name and Password of the incoming mail server.
d. Click OK.
10. Click Send test e-mail message to check whether e-mail notifications work correctly with the
specified settings.
4.6.16.2 Messenger service (WinPopup)
This option is effective for Windows and Linux operating systems on the sending machine and only
for Windows on the receiving machine.
This option is not available when operating under bootable media.
The option enables you to receive WinPopup notifications about the backup task's successful
completion, failure or need for interaction.
The preset is: Disabled.
Before configuring WinPopup notifications, make sure the Messenger service is started on both the
machine executing the task and the machine that will receive messages.
The Messenger service is not started by default in the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family.
Change the service Startup mode to Automatic and start the service.
To configure WinPopup notifications:
1. Select the Send WinPopup notifications check box.
2. In the Machine name field, enter the name of the machine to which notifications will be sent.
Multiple names are not supported.
Under Send notifications, select the appropriate check boxes as follows:
When backup completes successfully to send notification when the backup operation is
completed successfully
When backup fails to send notification when the backup operation is failed
When user interaction is required to send notification during the operation when user
interaction is required.
Click Send test WinPopup message to check if the settings are correct.
4.6.17 Pre/Post commands
This option is effective for Windows and Linux operating systems and PE-based bootable media.
The option enables you to define the commands to be automatically executed before and after the
backup procedure.
The following scheme illustrates when pre/post commands are executed.