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63 meaningful alerts that let you know when there really is a problem – for example, when a threshold is exceeded or an anomaly is detected. Similar to capacity settings, alerts are configured based on policies that you define. Alerts also provide actionable recommendations so you can find and fix problems fast, before they cause downtime. Set up Email Notifications for Administrative Alerts To monitor data center health and capacity from any- where, configure an optional SMTP server to activate email service for notification messages when problems occur. You can set email notifications for all types of alerts, so you can address problems as they happen in real time, minimizing downtime. For administrators, it's especially important to set up email notifications for administrative alerts to ensure vCenter Operations Manager is always running properly. Schedule Reports to Help Address Bottlenecks Before They Occur Use reports in vCenter Operations Manager to monitor capacity and performance in the vSphere environment and to help avoid bottlenecks. It's a good idea to sched- ule reports for regular intervals – weekly, monthly, quarterly, whatever makes sense for your business. You can also pull reports on demand for a real-time snapshot of the IT environment, and use historical reports to track growth patterns and anticipate future capacity needs. Detailed reporting is one of the most