When you configure email notification, you can send a test email to verify the email settings.
Send a Test Email Message
In the ADMS console, select Tools > Administration.
In the Global Settings dialog, select the Advanced Settings tab
Click Email
In the Email Configuration dialog, click Send Test Email...
In the Send Test Email dialog, enter a recipient address. The From address is automatically filled in from the Advanced Settings dialog.
Click Send.
An email message is sent to the recipient with the subject line:
Server Console: Test mail message from [server name].