Configuring Alerts And Logs; Configuring Alerts - Symantec 10490452 - Mail Security 8220 Administration Manual

Configuring alerts and logs

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Configuring alerts

Alerts are email notifications sent automatically by Symantec Mail Security for
SMTP to inform system administrators of conditions potentially requiring
attention. You can choose the types of alerts sent, the
alerts, and which administrators receive them.
The following alert settings are available:
Table 8-1
Alert setting
Send from
System detected n viruses
in the past interval
Spam filters are older than An alert is sent because of the age of your spam filters. Spam filters update
Virus filters are older than An alert is sent because of the age of your virus filters. Virus filter updates typically
Configuring alerts
Viewing logs
Configuring logs
Alert settings
Explanation
The email address that will appear in the notification's From:
An alert is sent because the system detects that the number of virus outbreaks
occurring over a certain time period exceeds a set limit.
periodically, at different intervals for different types of filters. To avoid unnecessary
alerts, a minimum setting of two hours is recommended.
occur several times a week. To avoid unnecessary alerts, a setting of seven days is
recommended.
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