Configuring Email

Configure the parameters of the email.

The following figure shows the details.

To configure email:

  1. Provide the required information as outlined in the following table.
    Field Function Action
    Protocol Displays the protocol used for the email server. This field is disabled and cannot be modified. None.
    Host * Displays the host IP address for the email server. Provide the host IP address.
    Port * Specifies the port number of the host. By default, the value displayed is 25. Specify the port number of the host.
    Enable SMTP Authentication Specifies the email is authenticated using SMTP mechanism. Check this box to enable SMTP authentication.
    Reporting Service
    From Email * Specifies the email address of the Vocera Analytics Server Administrator. This email name is displayed for any email sent regarding the reporting service. All notification emails related to the reporting service are sent from this email address. Provide the email address of the sender.
    Monitoring Service
    From Email * Specifies the email address of the sender.The Vocera Analytics administrator uses this email address. Emails regarding monitoring service will display this name as the sender. All notification emails related to the monitoring service are sent from this email address. Provide the From email address.
    To Email

    Specifies the email address of the recipient that should receive the monitoring service notification emails.

    Click Submit to submit your changes.

    Provide the To email address.
    Note: Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.
  2. Click Save.

    Saves your entries.

  3. Click Send Test Email.

    Sends an email to test if the configured email address works as expected.

  4. Click Done.

    The Configuring Services page appears. For more information, refer to Configuring Services.