Configuring Push Notifications for the BlackBerry Enterprise Server

Configure push notifications from Unwired Server to the BES using Sybase Control Center.

BlackBerry push notifications use SMS-based push to alert offline users to the availability of new items awaiting retrieval on Unwired Server. SMS-based push uses an IP connection only long enough for the Send/Receive data exchange to complete. The feature overcomes network issues with always-on connectivity and battery life consumption on 3G networks. You can also enable the Push Access Protocol (PAP) if you are using a Push Proxy Gateway to deliver messages.

You configure the notifications for each BES.

Log into Sybase Control Center.
Expand Servers and select the appropriate server.
Select Server Configuration.
In the right administration pane, select the Messaging tab, then select the BlackBerry Push Notification tab.
Select New, then enter all applicable information.
The URL takes the format:
```
http://<DNS or IP address>:<port number>
```
The default port number is 8080.