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Advanced Job Scheduler - Assigning an SMTP Server

Troubleshooting


Problem

This document explains how to assign an SMTP server to the Advanced Job Scheduler so emails and notifications can be sent.

Resolving The Problem

Following are the steps in IBM Navigator for i to set up an SMTP server with the Advanced job scheduler so that e-mails or notifications can be sent from the scheduler.

Note:  This is the only way to set up an SMTP server.  There is no option via green screen.

Step 1:  An SMTP server must be configured on the system for this to work.

Step 2:  Go to Work Management > Advanced Job Scheduler > Notification:

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Step 3:  Type the SMTP server address for the Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP).

Step 4:  Set the Port to 25.

Step 5:  Complete the Reply Address.  This is the e-mail address that will be used as a default when sending e-mail messages.
Step 6:  Check the box to 'Log send activity'.  This helps with debug to confirm if AJS handed the email to the mail server or not.
 
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Step 7:  Click OK.  The Advanced Job Scheduler is now set up to send notifications and e-mails.

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Historical Number

435849256

Document Information

Modified date:
07 November 2023

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