How to configure the database mail in sql server 2008

Configuring Database Mail in SQL Server 2008 involves several steps. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you set it up:

Step 1: Enable Database Mail

  1. Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and connect to your SQL Server 2008 instance.
  2. In the Object Explorer, expand the "Management" node and right-click on "Database Mail".
  3. Select "Configure Database Mail" from the context menu.

Step 2: Create a Database Mail Profile

  1. In the "Database Mail Configuration" window, click on the "New Profile" button.
  2. Enter a name for the profile, such as "MyDatabaseMailProfile".
  3. Click "OK" to create the profile.

Step 3: Create a Database Mail Account

  1. In the "Database Mail Configuration" window, click on the "New Account" button.
  2. Select the profile you created in Step 2 (e.g., "MyDatabaseMailProfile").
  3. Enter the account name, email address, and password for the account.
  4. Choose the type of account you want to create (e.g., SMTP, POP3, or IMAP).
  5. Click "OK" to create the account.

Step 4: Configure the Database Mail Settings

  1. In the "Database Mail Configuration" window, click on the "Settings" tab.
  2. Enter the SMTP server name, port number, and authentication settings (e.g., username and password).
  3. Choose the encryption method (e.g., SSL or TLS).
  4. Click "OK" to save the settings.

Step 5: Test the Database Mail Configuration

  1. In the "Database Mail Configuration" window, click on the "Test" button.
  2. Enter the email address you want to send the test email to.
  3. Click "Send" to send the test email.

Step 6: Configure the SQL Server Agent to Use Database Mail

  1. Open the SQL Server Agent (SSMS > Management > SQL Server Agent).
  2. Right-click on the "Alerts" node and select "New Alert".
  3. In the "New Alert" window, select the "Database Mail" option as the alert notification method.
  4. Choose the profile and account you created in Steps 2 and 3.
  5. Click "OK" to save the alert.

Step 7: Test the SQL Server Agent Alert

  1. Create a new alert in the SQL Server Agent (SSMS > Management > SQL Server Agent > Alerts).
  2. Trigger the alert by running a query that meets the alert condition (e.g., a specific error message).
  3. Verify that the email is sent successfully using the Database Mail account.

That's it! You have now configured Database Mail in SQL Server 2008.