EventSmith SMTP Configuration

Topic ContentsTopic Contents
  1. EventSmith SMTP Mail Server Settings
    1. Site Database Table - EnterpriseProfileSetting
  2. Service Configuration Files
    1. DataConnect Config File
    2. EventSmith SMTP Config File
  3. Setup and Start EventSmith Services
    1. DataConnect Service
    2. EventSmith SMTP Service

EventSmith SMTP obtains the Site database connection information directly from the CM4D.4ds file. The mail server configuration is done in SiteManager and saved in the Site database.

EventSmith SMTP Mail Server Settings

In Site Manager, click File > Settings > EventSmith SMTP Settings.

Enter the following information:

Site Database Table - EnterpriseProfileSetting

The EventSmith SMTP mail server settings are stored in the Enterprise Profile Setting table in the Site database.

Service Configuration Files

The stand-alone version installs two separate Windows services, but it does use the EventSmith interface in CM4D Web to subscribe users to Events. The two services that run EventSmith SMTP must be configured before you can start the services.

DataConnect Config File

The DataConnect config file (ATS.CM4D.DataConnect.Host.exe.config) contains the Host server and port information that connects the DataConnect service to the EventSmith service. This config file is included in the EventSmith SMTP installation folder. Default path:Default path:.\Program Files\Applied Tech Systems\ATS CM4D EventSmith

Host Address (Required)

This section is to set the server name and port for the DataConnect service. The host information here must match the client endpoint information in the EventSmith configuration file. Set the following values in the <baseAddresses> section:

Configuration Example:

EventSmith SMTP Config File

The EventSmith SMTP config file (ATS.CM4D.EventSmith.SMTP.exe.config) contains the Host server and port information that connects the EventSmith service to the DataConnect service. It also contains some optional application and logging settings. This config file is included in the EventSmith SMTP installation folder. Default path:Default path:.\Program Files\Applied Tech Systems\ATS CM4D EventSmith EventSmith

App Settings

Set the following values in the <appSettings> section:

Client Address (required)

Set the following values in the <client> section:

Configuration Example:

Log Configuration

Set the following values in the <LogConfiguration> section:

Valid Values:

Configuration Example:

Setup and Start EventSmith Services

Following the installation and mail server configuration, the Data Connect and EventSmith SMTP service user login must be set and then the services can be started.

DataConnect Service

The Data Connect service is the communication service to ATS data structures. For CM4D, it connects the mail server to CM4D-generated events.

Dependencies:

User Requirements:

Startup Requirements:

Before starting the DataConnect service, the service log on user must be set.

Open the Control Panel and access the Administrative Tools: Services.

In the Services list, right click on "ATS CM4D DataConnect".

Select Properties.

Go to the Log On tab.

Select 'This account'.

Enter the credentials of the CM4D Service user. This is usually the same Windows user that runs the other CM4D Services.

Click Apply.

Go to the General tab.

Start the service.

Click OK.

EventSmith SMTP Service

The EventSmith SMTP service is the notification service that connects EventSmith to the mail server.

Dependencies: DataConnect Service

User Requirements:

Startup Requirements:

Before starting the EventSmith SMTP service, the service log on user must be set.

Open the Control Panel and access the Administrative Tools: Services.

In the Services list, right click on "ATS CM4D EventSmith SMTP".

Select Properties.

Go to the Log On tab.

Select 'This account'.

Enter the credentials of the CM4D Service user. This is usually the same Windows user that runs the other CM4D Services.

Click Apply.

Go to the General tab.

Start the service.

Click OK.

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