Agents Administration - Tests
 

Configuration of XChg7MailTest

This test monitors the availability and performance of a Microsoft Exchange 2007/2010 mail server from an external perspective. The test mimics a mail client activity by using the Exchange Web Service for sending and receiving mails.

Note:

  • For this test to execute smoothly, the external agent executing the test should be in the same domain as the Exchange 2013/2016 server.

  • The external agent running this test should be installed on a Windows host that supports .Net 3.5 Framework.

    • This page depicts the default parameters that need to be configured for the XChg7MailTest.

    • The TEST PERIOD list box helps the user to decide how often this test needs to be executed.

    • In the HOST text box, the host name of the server for which the test is to be configured has to be specified.

    • In the PORT text box, enter the port at which the specified HOST listens.

    • Provide any valid email ID in this text box. It is recommended that you create a special mail box and email ID for monitoring purposes, and provide that email ID here.

    • Specify the password of the Exchange Administrator in the FROM USER PASSWORD text box.

    • Comfirm the password by retyping it in the CONFIRM PASSWORD text box.

    • Provide a valid domain in which the target server is running in the EXCHANGE DOMAIN NAME text box.

    • To enable the test to connect to Exchange Web Services, you need to provide the External Web Service URL in the WEB SERVICE URL text box. To know what URL to provide, run the following command from the Exchange server's powershell command prompt:

      Get-WebServicesVirtualDirectory -server <servername&rt | select name, *url* | fl

      For instance, if your Exchange server's name is Exchange, then your command will be:

      Get-WebServicesVirtualDirectory -server Exchange | select name, *url* | fl

      Upon successful execution of the command, a list of URLs will be displayed. Note down the URL displayed against the label ExternalUrl, and enter it against WEB SERVICE URL.

    • If multiple components of the same component type are awaiting configuration, then an APPLY TO OTHER COMPONENTS check box will appear in this page. Clicking on this check box will allow you to apply the configuration to all/selected components of that type.

    • Once the necessary values have been provided, clicking on the Update button will register the changes made.

    When changing the configuration for specific servers, a “*” beside the text box corresponding to the parameter signifies that these values have to be manually configured by the user. The parameter values that require to be configured will typically be prefixed with a “$” or contain a series of “*”. A value of "none" in the parameter value indicates that the corresponding parameter value can be changed if required.