IMAP service

The IMAP test checks the status of the IMAP process on the network device. IMAP is an email protocol that allows a client to access email messages on a server. 

N-able N-central can determine the up or down status of the IMAP service. The IMAP service does not use the Warning state.

N-able N-central averages the availability of the IMAP service over the scan interval. It compares the availability of the IMAP service to the threshold to determine the status.

Service TypeTCP
Instances on a Device1
Device ClassServer - Generic, Workstation - Generic, Other, Printer, Scanner/Camera, Switch/Router, Laptop - Windows, Server - Windows, and Workstation - Windows
Monitored ByWindows probe, Central server
Scan interval5 minutes
Timeout ValueThe time (in seconds) the N-able N-central server waits before considering the test a failure. The default is 30 seconds.
Port NumberThe port number to be queried. The default port is 143.
Validation String

The response you expect to receive from the port that is being queried. If the validation string that you specify is not returned by the port being queried, the service will transition to a Failed state.

The default validation string is *OK.

Status setails

Status Detail

Description
IMAP Service AvailabilityN-able N-central determines whether the IMAP service is up or down. The IMAP service does not use the Warning state. N-able N-central averages the availability of the IMAP service over the scan interval and compares the availability of the IMAP service to the threshold to determine the status.
Round Trip Time (ms)The time for a request to be sent and received.
DNS Resolution

The threshold that determines whether the device name can be resolved.

If an FQDN has been specified, the service searches for its IP address. If the IP address is found, the state will be Normal. Otherwise, it will be Failed, based on the default settings.

If an IP address has been specified, the service checks only the IP address's format. If the format is correct, the state will be Normal. Otherwise, it will be Failed, based on the default settings.