Resolution
fact
VigilEnt Security Agent for WebServers 3.0
symptom
Web server failed to start in VigilEnt Security Agent for WebServers 3.0
cause
The Web server fails to start if the mail server for the Detect/Prevent “Send Email Alert” action is not properly set.
fix
Any valid host name (including “localhost”) allows the Web server to start. A valid SMTP mail server is required for Detect/Prevent to send e-mail alerts. If it is not planned to use e-mail, enter either the host computer name or its loopback address, 127.0.0.1, into the Host Name field of the Specify the Mail Server window.
VigilEnt Security Agent for WebServers 3.0
symptom
Web server failed to start in VigilEnt Security Agent for WebServers 3.0
cause
The Web server fails to start if the mail server for the Detect/Prevent “Send Email Alert” action is not properly set.
fix
Any valid host name (including “localhost”) allows the Web server to start. A valid SMTP mail server is required for Detect/Prevent to send e-mail alerts. If it is not planned to use e-mail, enter either the host computer name or its loopback address, 127.0.0.1, into the Host Name field of the Specify the Mail Server window.
Additional Information
Formerly known as NETIQKB31541