You configure notifications in VMware Aria Automation Service Broker to send event messages to users.

You configure a mail server in VMware Aria Automation Service Broker to send outbound (SMTP) messages to users for events.

Table 1. Design Decisions on Notifications for VMware Aria Automation Service Broker in VMware Aria Automation

Decision ID

Design Decision

Design Justification

Design Implication

PCA-VAA-SB-CFG-006

Configure VMware Aria Automation Service Broker to use an outbound (SMTP) mail server to route notifications for system events.

VMware Aria Automation event notifications are provided by email for an enhanced user experience.

You must configure an SMTP server to relay messages from VMware Aria Automation.