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Send Email Smtp Powershell
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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.
Bias Analysis
Detected Bias Types
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
windows_first
Summary
The documentation exclusively provides instructions and code examples using PowerShell and the Send-MailMessage cmdlet, which are native to Windows. There are no examples or guidance for sending email via SMTP from Linux or macOS environments, nor are cross-platform tools (e.g., Python, curl, swaks, or mailx) mentioned. This creates friction for non-Windows users attempting to follow the guide.
Recommendations
- Add equivalent Linux/macOS examples using common tools such as Python (smtplib), curl, swaks, or mailx.
- Explicitly mention cross-platform alternatives to PowerShell for sending SMTP email.
- Reorder examples so that cross-platform solutions are presented first or alongside Windows-specific instructions.
- Clarify which steps are Windows-specific and provide links or instructions for Linux/macOS users.
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