i have couple of inquiries about configuring smtp on solarwinds to send emails ,
1-first of all what is TLS and is it an optional feature ?
2-the ip address of the smtp email server is that of the exchange email server ip correct? as we use exchange for emails
3-the authentication for smtp , is it for authentication for smtp email account? or authentication for the exchange mail server?
4-do i need to create an email for solarwinds? in the from bracket email? in order to receive emails?