This section explains how Notifications operate by alerting users and sending emails when unexpected events are detected in the load balancer.

The notifications page has two tabs: Alert Services and Email Notifications.

Alerts Services #

Alert Services enable or disable notifications for backend and cluster services.

• Backends. Sends an email when a backend goes DOWN or UP, providing details of the event.
• Cluster. Sends an email when a cluster event is detected, with information about the event.

Description. Brief details explaining each alert.
Status. Indicates whether a notification service is enabled or disabled.

Alets Actions #

Available actions for alert services include:
Enable. Activates alert services and starts sending email notifications.
Disable. Deactivates alert services and stops sending email notifications.
Configure. Modifies alert-service configurations.

Email Notification #

This section allows configuring the email service settings.

Mail Server. The SMTP server used for sending emails.
Mail User. Email or user account allowed to send emails, required if SMTP authentication is needed.
Mail Password. SMTP server authentication password.
From. Email account or name displayed as the sender.
To. Email addresses to receive notifications, separated by commas if multiple.
Enable TLS. Specifies whether to enable a secure TLS connection for sending emails.

SNMP Traps Notification #

In case the load balancer has SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) service activated, the enabled notifications will send SNMP traps when certain events occur.

SNMP traps are asynchronous alerts sent by SNMP-enabled devices, such as the load balancer, to a management station (like a SIEM system) when specific conditions are met. These traps typically convey important information about system events, status changes, or issues that require attention. For more detailed insights into utilizing SNMP in a SIEM environment and effectively monitoring a RELIANOID appliance, refer to the comprehensive guide available at Monitoring RELIANOID Appliance.