Configure Office 365 as the SMTP Relay Server

Overview

Notification by email is an important aspect of a monitoring environment. A Nectar RIG is able to deliver email messages for events triggered in the monitoring tool. Configuration of Microsoft Office 365 (O365) SMTP relay server in Nectar RIG allows us to send email notifications to Administrators or End users.

About this Guide

This guide provides instructions on how to set up O365 SMTP relay server in the RIG:

Add O365 to SMTP Relay Server

Audience

This guide is intended for system administrators or engineers who have system administration access and technical knowledge with deploying Nectar Foundation.

Supported Software Versions

• Nectar v8.7

Add O365 to SMTP Relay Server

Follow these steps to add O365 to the SMTP relay server.

1. Perform the following to find the hostname for your server:
   1. Navigate to

https://mxtoolbox.com/

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  1. Enter your domain name or IP address in the MX Lookup text box.
  2. Take note of the Hostname provided (for later use).

1. Open a RIG.

Figure 2-1MX Lookup

1. Click on Configure > Report Manager.

The Configure Report Manager dialog window appears.

Figure 2-2Configure Report Manager

1. Enter the following information:

Table 2-1

1. Click Send Test Email to see if the email server setup is complete.