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12| Installing GFI Network Server Monitor Manual
The following stage is only required during a new (clean) installation.
8. Specify the SMTP/mail server details (Hostname/IP and Port) as well as the email address
where generic alerts will be sent. Click on „Next‟ to continue.
You can define separate email alert addresses for each check from the check properties
during configuration.
You can verify your settings by sending a test message. Do this by clicking on „Verify
Mail Settings‟.
Screenshot 8 - Select a database backend
9. Specify which database backend must be used to store the results of its monitoring
operations. You can choose between Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or MSDE. Click
on „Next‟ to continue.
MS Access database backend usage is recommended for small networks. For medium
and larger networks, usage of Microsoft SQL Server 2000 as a database backend is
recommended.
MSDE can handle up to 2GB of data while Microsoft SQL server is capable of handling
larger volumes of data efficiently and without limitations.
10. If Microsoft SQL Server is selected as a database backend, specify the IP or hostname on
which the SQL server is installed as well as logon credentials. You can use both SQL Server users
as well as Windows NT authentication to access the database. Click on „Next‟ to continue.