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Learn how to convert a PowerShell script that logs output to a text file into one that sends email notifications directly, ensuring you're always updated with the important information you need.
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How to Send Email Notifications Using PowerShell: A Step-by-Step Guide

PowerShell is a powerful tool that allows you to automate tasks on your computer and manage configurations. One common task is tracking certain events, for example, checking if a specific file has been updated. While logging results to text files is useful, it can often be more efficient to send notifications via email. If you are new to PowerShell and want to modify your script to send email notifications, this guide will guide you through the process.

Understanding the Problem

You have an existing PowerShell script that checks for the presence and modification date of a particular file—FILE.400. Your current script logs this information to a text file but you want to update it to send email notifications instead, thereby making it more convenient to receive alerts about file updates.

Current Functionality

Here's a brief overview of what your current script does:

Checks if the FILE.400 exists and verifies its last modified date.

If the file was recently updated, it logs this information to a file.

If not updated, it logs a message requiring verification.

Desired Outcome

You want your script to:

Send an email notification when the file is found and updated.

Send a separate email notification if the file is outdated.

Step-by-Step Solution

Let’s break down the solution into simple, organized sections. We will modify your script to include email sending capabilities.

1. Set Basic Variables

First, let's define the basic variables already established in your script. You will need details like email service settings and file paths.

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2. Configure Email Settings

To send emails, we need to set up the necessary email configuration. Here’s how you can establish your email parameters:

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You'll also want to set up the email subjects and bodies for your notifications:

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3. Update the Logic to Send Emails

Replace the logging functionality with email sending logic using the Send-MailMessage cmdlet. Below is the modified block of your script:

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4. Execution of the Script

To run this modified script, ensure that:

Your server allows sending emails through the specified SMTP settings (Gmail in this case).

You have entered the correct credentials and permissions are granted.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively transform your PowerShell script to send out email notifications instead of logging results to text files. This approach will help you stay updated in real-time about the important files you are monitoring.

Feel free to modify the email messages and subject lines as per your preference. Happy scripting!