Hey sysadmins! I've been dealing with an overwhelming number of system notifications that are more annoying than urgent. They keep distracting me from my real tasks. I'm thinking about creating a dedicated mailbox, like [email protected], just to manage these messages. My goal would be to monitor that mailbox closely and only escalate the critical ones to the helpdesk. I've tried using mail rules to sort these notifications into folders, but they still disrupt my focus. How do you all manage notification overload? I'd appreciate any tips, best practices, or creative solutions you might have. Thanks!
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I just keep it simple by using mail rules to move notifications to a separate folder. No need to create another mailbox. I only keep the important ones in my inbox, which reduces distractions. Also, tweak your alerts to avoid alert fatigue—focus on the high-priority ones and consider logging the rest instead of letting them clutter your day.
I hear you on that! It makes sense to keep only the critical alerts visible, especially if you have a growing team now. Sounds like finding a balance is key!