Re: testing e-mails from backuppc

Carl Wilhelm Soderstrom writes:

> We have a client who is concerned that BackupPC is not constantly sending
> them e-mail messages telling them that things are OK, like other backup
> programs do.
> (As an experienced backup admin, the only value that constant mails usually
> have for me, is to remind me to swap tapes; so backuppc's behavior of not
> mailing unless there's a problem is far preferable).
> 
> What's the best way to test BackupPC's mail-sending functionality? 

There isn't a good way - I'll add this to the todo list.

> <wishlist>
> There should be a 'send test e-mail' button in the Admin Options page.
> </wishlist>

Agreed.

Craig


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