Setting up notification for alerts

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
You can configure Backup Exec to notify recipients when alerts occur. Setting up notifications for alerts is a three-step process.
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Table: How to set up notification for alerts

Step Action
Step 1 Configure the method you want to use to notify the recipient. The notification methods are text message or email.
See Configuring email or text message notification for alerts .
Step 2 Add the contact information for the people or groups that you want to receive notifications.
See Adding recipients for notification .
See Adding a recipient group for alert notifications .
Step 3 Assign each recipient to the receive notifications for specific alert categories.
See Assigning recipients to receive notifications for specific alert categories .
See Configuring alert categories .
See Sending a notification when a job completes .