[Solved] Why might a PowerShell monitoring script's email alert fail even if the script runs without errors? — Ans: SMTP server requires authentication but credentials are missing | PowerShell

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Why might a PowerShell monitoring script's email alert fail even if the script runs without errors?

AThe script runs on a machine with internet access

BThe script uses correct SMTP server and credentials

CThe email body is empty but the alert still sends

DSMTP server requires authentication but credentials are missing

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Consider SMTP server requirements
Many SMTP servers require authentication to send emails.
Step 2: Effect of missing credentials
If credentials are missing, emails won't send even if script runs fine.
Final Answer:
SMTP server requires authentication but credentials are missing -> Option D
Quick Check:
Missing auth = email fails silently [OK]

Quick Trick: Missing SMTP credentials cause silent email failure [OK]

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