
Send email via Telnet to test a Microsoft Exchange server
Quickest way to test SMTP connectivity on an Exchange server? Telnet to port 25 and send an email manually. Works on 2003, 2007, and 2010 with no tools needed.
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Quickest way to test SMTP connectivity on an Exchange server? Telnet to port 25 and send an email manually. Works on 2003, 2007, and 2010 with no tools needed.

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