Configuring the Servers for Notifications

Configuring the Servers for Notifications

To use e-mail, SMS, or pager notifications, you must configure both the WS_FTP Server and the Ipswitch Notification Server to communicate with each other. This section describes the overall process.

Use the Notification Server Manager to configure these settings for the Notifications server. On the PC on which you installed the Ipswitch Notifications Server, select Programs -> Ipswitch Notification Server -> Notification Server Manager.

Create a user account for the WS_FTP server. When WS_FTP Server generates a notification request, it logs on to the Notification Server using this account. This account provides security for the Notification Server by limiting the access needed to send a notification.
Set the port where the Notification Server listens for a request. The default is 2001.
Configure the logging of notification events

The table shows the required settings. Click Help on the screen for more information.

Screen / Option: What to enter:

System Settings/Binary Directory The directory where the notification server is installed. Spool and log files, by default, are stored in a sub-folder of this folder.

System Settings/Port The port on which the Notification Server listens for notification requests. The default is 2001. If you modify the port, you must restart the service. The port defined here must match the setting for the port in the WS_FTP Server Manager (in Local System, Notification Settings). Whenever you change the port, you must change it in both places.

Add user wizard/User ID This is the user account's unique identifier. It must be from 2 to 80 characters and can use the following characters: A-Z, a-z, 0-9.

Add user wizard/Password This password associated with this user account. The password must be from 2 to 30 characters. For security purposes, your entry is not displayed in clear text.

Use the WS_FTP Server Manager to configure the settings that tell it how to communicate with the Notifications Server.

To do this, in the WS_FTP Server Manager, in the left pane, select the FTP Server (usually Local System). Then, select Notification Server Settings and enter the appropriate settings. The table shows the required settings. Click Help on the screen for more information.

Notification Server Settings dialog What to enter:

Notification Server Address Enter the hostname or IP address of the Ipswitch Notification Server.

User ID to log in to Notification Server Enter the user ID that you established on the Notifications Server. When sending a notification, this FTP server will log on to the Notifications Server using this user ID.

Password to log in to Notification Server Enter he password for the user account on the Notifications Server.

Port Notification Server is listening on The default port for the Notification Server, the port on which it listens for a request from a WS_FTP Server, is 2001. The port must be the same here as it is in the Notification Server settings, so if you change the default on the Notification Server, then enter the same port here.

Use the WS_FTP Server Manager to create notifications and the rules that trigger them.

Screen / Option:	What to enter:
System Settings/Binary Directory	The directory where the notification server is installed. Spool and log files, by default, are stored in a sub-folder of this folder.
System Settings/Port	The port on which the Notification Server listens for notification requests. The default is 2001. If you modify the port, you must restart the service. The port defined here must match the setting for the port in the WS_FTP Server Manager (in Local System, Notification Settings). Whenever you change the port, you must change it in both places.
Add user wizard/User ID	This is the user account's unique identifier. It must be from 2 to 80 characters and can use the following characters: A-Z, a-z, 0-9.
Add user wizard/Password	This password associated with this user account. The password must be from 2 to 30 characters. For security purposes, your entry is not displayed in clear text.

Notification Server Settings dialog	What to enter:
Notification Server Address	Enter the hostname or IP address of the Ipswitch Notification Server.
User ID to log in to Notification Server	Enter the user ID that you established on the Notifications Server. When sending a notification, this FTP server will log on to the Notifications Server using this user ID.
Password to log in to Notification Server	Enter he password for the user account on the Notifications Server.
Port Notification Server is listening on	The default port for the Notification Server, the port on which it listens for a request from a WS_FTP Server, is 2001. The port must be the same here as it is in the Notification Server settings, so if you change the default on the Notification Server, then enter the same port here.

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