Downloading EventSentry
You can skip this chapter if you have already downloaded EventSentry. If you have already purchased EventSentry then you can download the latest version from http://www.eventsentry.com/downloads_downloadnow.php.
You can download a full evaluation copy of EventSentry (will run for 45 days, extensions available) from http://www.eventsentry.com/downloads_downloadtrial.php.
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You will not be able to use EventSentry Light for the functionality described in this guide, as EventSentry Light does not support any database-related features. |
Installing EventSentry
After downloading the latest version, simply run the setup (eventsentry_setup.exe). During setup make sure that you enter the correct email (SMTP) information and select at least the "Event Log Agent" and the "Management Application". All other features are optional and can be added at a later time by running the setup again.
If you would like to record backup activity to a database then you need to make sure that you select "Database Features" and the appropriate sub feature (when using MS Access or MS SQL Server).
Testing EventSentry
After setup has completed EventSentry should automatically be configured to email you all errors, warnings and audit failures via email. To make sure that EventSentry and the email notification (aka as "target") are setup correctly, open the EventSentry management application and click on "Test Agent" in the "Service Control" container. You should receive an email with two test entries within the next minute.
Please refer to the EventSentry manual or the EventSentry knowledge base if you are experiencing difficulties setting up EventSentry.