Task list for configuring system event notifications and scheduled reports

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This task list summarizes the steps for configuring a SmartVision appliance to support system event notifications and distribution of scheduled reports.

Prerequisites

Task list for setting up system event notifications and distribution of scheduled reports:
  1. Configure the SMTP server or domain and specify the email addresses of the system event notification and report recipients. These steps are typically performed during initial setup of a Network Security appliance.

    Scheduled reports will not take effect unless the SMTP server or domain and email recipients are configured

    Note

    Scheduled reports and system event notifications use the same email server and recipient list. To configure the email server and recipient list for scheduled reports using the CLI, use the report email commands. To configure the email server and recipient list for system event notification settings using the CLI, use the email notify commands.

    See the following topics in the “System Email Settings” section of the Network Security System Administration Guide:

    • “Configuring the Mail Server for Scheduled Reports Using the CLI”

    • “Configuring Email Recipients”

    • “Configuring Email Recipients Using the Web UI”

    • “Configuring Email Recipients Using the CLI”

  2. Configure system event notifications, enabling and disabling notifications for individual system events and specifying the severity of events sent to each email recipient. These steps are typically performed during initial setup of a Network Security appliance.

    See the “System Email Settings” section of the Network Security System Administration Guide:

    • “Configuring System Events”

    • “Configuring System Events Using the Web UI”

    • “Configuring System Events Using the CLI”

  3. Schedule customized reports for automatic generation and email distribution.

    SmartVision Alerts Report

    Alert Details Report

    Callback Server Report (not supported on Edition appliances)

    Executive Summary

    Infected Hosts Trend

    Malware Activity