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Which alerting method can be configured to send an e-mail when an alert is triggered?

SMTP
SMS
SNMP
Syslog

The correct answer is: SMTP

The correct method for sending an email when an alert is triggered is SMTP. SMTP, which stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, is a protocol designed specifically for sending emails over the Internet. When alerts are set up in a monitoring system, they can be configured to use SMTP to send notifications directly to specified email addresses. This allows administrators or users to receive timely updates about events or conditions that need attention. Other options are associated with different types of communication and alerting methods. For instance, SMS refers to Short Message Service, which is used for sending text messages to mobile phones but does not inherently include email functionality. SNMP, or Simple Network Management Protocol, is primarily used for network device management and monitoring but does not natively support email notifications. Syslog is a standard for message logging in computing systems, which can record events and alerts but does not facilitate sending emails directly. Thus, when it comes to the specific task of sending an alert via email, SMTP is the correct protocol to use.