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
- Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and connect to your SQL Server 2008 instance.
- In the Object Explorer, expand the "Management" node and right-click on "Database Mail".
- Select "Configure Database Mail" from the context menu.
Step 2: Create a Database Mail Profile
- In the "Database Mail Configuration" window, click on the "New Profile" button.
- Enter a name for the profile, such as "MyDatabaseMailProfile".
- Click "OK" to create the profile.
Step 3: Create a Database Mail Account
- In the "Database Mail Configuration" window, click on the "New Account" button.
- Select the profile you created in Step 2 (e.g., "MyDatabaseMailProfile").
- Enter the account name, email address, and password for the account.
- Choose the type of account you want to create (e.g., SMTP, POP3, or IMAP).
- Click "OK" to create the account.
Step 4: Configure the Database Mail Settings
- In the "Database Mail Configuration" window, click on the "Settings" tab.
- Enter the SMTP server name, port number, and authentication settings (e.g., username and password).
- Choose the encryption method (e.g., SSL or TLS).
- Click "OK" to save the settings.
Step 5: Test the Database Mail Configuration
- In the "Database Mail Configuration" window, click on the "Test" button.
- Enter the email address you want to send the test email to.
- Click "Send" to send the test email.
Step 6: Configure the SQL Server Agent to Use Database Mail
- Open the SQL Server Agent (SSMS > Management > SQL Server Agent).
- Right-click on the "Alerts" node and select "New Alert".
- In the "New Alert" window, select the "Database Mail" option as the alert notification method.
- Choose the profile and account you created in Steps 2 and 3.
- Click "OK" to save the alert.
Step 7: Test the SQL Server Agent Alert
- Create a new alert in the SQL Server Agent (SSMS > Management > SQL Server Agent > Alerts).
- Trigger the alert by running a query that meets the alert condition (e.g., a specific error message).
- 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.