Zabbix SMTP Configuration... unable to send email

[jojobar]

I have installed Zabbix server 3.2 and experimenting with sending an email notification. So far I tried many things from this forum and other places but not successful yet.

1. Created a trigger
2. Created an action
3. Setup SMTP for Amazon SES and another for localhost
4. Provided permission to the user group for the group of the host (R/W)
5. Set the Users Media and Permission correctly
6. Checked and confirmed everything is enabled
7. The trigger is firing correctly, but the email is not going
8. Reports > Action is showing messages sent from localhost
9. Reports > Audit is not showing any email communication
10. Did not get any emails

Is there a way we can check if Zabbix is trying the send the emails or can I see the SMTP log. I think the email is not triggering...

First time with Zabbix, any help will be appreciated!

[jojobar]

After looking more and trying again, I found the emails in the spam folder. Not sure why it did not work the first time. My first impression with Zabbix is that it is a well-designed software. An expert mode and a novice mode in the software would be a great addition!

Also, it would be nice to be able to view the SMTP communication with the server. My Amazon SES emails did not go through, I guess because amazon SES expects EHLO, whereas Zabbix probably sends HELO (this is just a guess)