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GFI Network Server Monitor Installing GFI Network Server Monitor  14
NOTE: 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.
NOTE 1: You can define separate email alert addresses for each
check from the check properties during configuration.
NOTE 2: 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.
NOTE 1: 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.
NOTE 2: 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.
NOTE: When using Windows NT authentication, ensure that the GFI
Network Server Monitor services are running under user accounts
which can access the SQL Server databases.