Chapter 3. ServiceLink
With SME Server V5 with ServiceLink, Mitel Networks Corporation has introduced a suite of integrated network services - ServiceLink - that extend and enhance the functionality of your server. ServiceLink maximizes the security, performance and reliability of your server through real-time interaction with the Mitel Networks NOC . You can register for ServiceLink by contacting any Mitel Networks Corporation Authorized Partner (please see our website for the name of an Authorized Partner near you) and choosing a subscription plan that meets your needs.
Until you register for ServiceLink, the links to pages in the server manager will take you to panels that are not active. If you would like to enable these services, please visit http://www.e-smith.com/.
Note: If your server is behind an additional fire wall, that fire wall will need to be configured to allow outbound SSH packets on TCP port 22 in order for ServiceLink to function.
ServiceLink provides the following services:
•24x7 Alerts and Reporting
This service provides round-the-clock monitoring of your server and your Internet connection. By default, your server will synchronize with our NOC once each hour. (This can be customized by your Mitel Authorized Partner.) If the server fails to check in, an alert is sent to your Authorized Partner and, if desired, your network administrator.
In addition, Mitel Networks Corporation compiles monthly reports summarizing all ServiceLink activity for your Mitel Authorized Partner who in turn can share the information with you. These reports include such details as network performance, e-mail delivery problems and viruses detected. Among other things, this information can help you and your partner assess the reliability and quality of your Internet connection. It can also assist in analyzing the security of your network.
•Virus Protection
This service provides automatic setup and configuration of e-mail virus-scanning services. Your server includes special virus-scanning software. When you subscribe to ServiceLink, your Authorized Partner will activate this special software. Your server will then download the latest virus pattern files from the Mitel Networks NOC. All e-mail messages and attachments received from that point on will be scanned for viruses. In the event that a virus is found, the message will not be delivered. Instead, the sender, all intended recipients and your Mitel Authorized Partner will be notified of the virus. The message itself will be quarantined in a special mailbox where the administrator can examine the message and determine what to do with it.
Virus pattern files contain the information required to accurately identify viruses. As new viruses are detected, anti-virus software manufacturers update their pattern files. Your server's virus-scanning service automates the downloading and installation of new virus pattern files and ensures that the server is always capable of identifying the latest known threats.
Note: The ServiceLink virus protection is limited to 100 users. If you configure your system for more than 100 users, virus protection will automatically be disabled . The service can, however, be upgraded to support more than 100 users. Please contact your partner for more information.
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