How do I create a notification?
Given the potential impact on the operation of Directory Manager, if you would like to create a notification please contact the BDS Service Desk and we will arrange the implementation for this.
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How do I create a notification?
Given the potential impact on the operation of Directory Manager, if you would like to create a notification please contact the BDS Service Desk and we will arrange the implementation for this.
What are list notifications?
List Notifications are triggered by a schedule; Meaning that these must be configured to run, either once a month/day/hour/minute etc. If a Notification of this type is not sending as expected, please review the schedule.
What are Instant Notifications?
Instant Notifications are activated by triggers, for example, when New Transaction is approved and the account is created as a result, a ‘New Account’ Notification under the type ‘Instant’ will be sent, as this Notification was triggered by the creation of the account.
How can I update a notification?
If you would like to update the text of the notification or the recipients log on to the Directory Manager server and open the Directory Manager Configuration Client. In the ‘Portal & Notifications’ section there is an Email Notifications applet that provides access to the notifications configuration.
What are Notifications?
Notifications are emails that are sent to users, managers or Directory Manager admins based on the criteria of the Database view that is behind the notification, these can range from accounts created as they are created to a monthly report of any changes to users presented in a CSV file. Any source of data that present unique records can be used as an event source for notifications – the possibilities are limitless.
In relation to account management, notifications are often use to send details of new accounts to line managers or Directory Manager administrator, to advise users and managers of changes or to advise of pending expiration, but the notifications service can be used to advise staff of many events. Contact the service desk to discuss your requirements.
Why have I not received a notification?
If a notification was expected after a specific process, or a daily notification was not received at the agreed time, these are the following factors you can check: