System Settings
Data Security Essentials requires proper configuration of database and email settings to function correctly. This section covers how to set up these core system components.
Database Configuration
All events tracked by the Data Security Essentials policies are stored in your designated database. The default database in the initial version is SQL Express, with future releases introducing options for SQL Server with specified accounts and database retention parameters.
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Access Database Settings
Go to Settings > Database configuration
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Review Configuration
Verify your database connection and authentication settings
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Database Credentials
Ensure that the authentication credentials are correct and have appropriate permissions
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Connection Status
Check that the connection status indicator shows a successful connection to the database
Email Configuration
Configure email settings to receive notifications from Data Security Essentials:
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Navigate to Email Settings
Go to Settings > Email Configuration
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Enter Email Information
Fill in the appropriate information for your email environment:
- SMTP Server: Your email server address
- Port: The SMTP port number (typically 25, 465, or 587)
- From Address: The email address notifications will come from
- Authentication: Select if your SMTP server requires authentication
- Username/Password: If authentication is required
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Test Email Connection
Use the test function to verify your email settings are working correctly
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Save Settings
Click OK to save the changes
