You configure notifications in VMware Aria Operations for Networks to send selected alerts to defined personas.

Table 1. Design Decision on Alert Notifications for VMware Aria Operations for Networks

Decision ID

Design Decision

Design Justification

Design Implication

INV-VAON-CFG-020

Configure VMware Aria Operations for Networks to use an outbound SMTP mail server to route notifications for system events.

Activates alerts from VMware Aria Operations for Networks to be sent to administrators and operators.

  • If using email for notifications, you must configure the SMTP server settings in VMware Aria Operations for Networks.

  • You must select the system alerts and notifications for the system events that are relevant to the information you want to receive.