A quick way to tell if the server can sent through the firewall: From the server in question, telnet to gmail's smtp server on port 25. Assuming you get a connection, you're on the right track. I usually attempt a full send via the telnet to ensure it goes through. On Tue, Feb 28, 2017 at 1:18 PM, Will Hatch <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > When I change the FQDN to smtp-relay.gmail.com it tries to send the test > email, but the result is: Could not verify the result of connection test, > please check your mailbox to see whether an email is received. > > I'm still unsure about the firewall blocking outgoing SMTP, but I'm told > it is unlikely. > > On Tue, Feb 28, 2017 at 12:36 PM, Will Hatch <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> Hi All, >> >> I've got MS System Center 2012 partially set up to handle our >> antivirus/malware woes. Today I was trying to get email notifications set >> up, but I'm not having any luck. We use Gmail, and my understanding is >> that I need to have SMTP relaying set up on the server, which I have >> attempted. But it doesn't work. Has anyone successfully set this up? The >> best directions I've found are here: https://larslohmann.blogspot. >> com/2014/09/configure-windows-2012-r2-smtp-server.html >> <https://larslohmann.blogspot.com/2014/09/configure-windows-2012-r2-smtp-server.html> >> >> Thanks for any guidance. >> -- >> Technical Support Specialist >> Addison Central Supervisory Union >> > > > > -- > Technical Support Specialist > Addison Central Supervisory Union > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Search <http://list.uvm.edu/archives/school-it.html> the SCHOOL-IT Archive > > Manage <http://list.uvm.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=SCHOOL-IT&A=1> your > Subscription to SCHOOL-IT >