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How does Microsoft’s SNDS show throttling vs blocking?

Reading Microsoft SNDS for throttling versus blocking:

Status colors:

Green: Good standing, normal delivery

Yellow: Throttling, reduced delivery speed

Red: Blocking, significant delivery issues

Data indicators:

Trap hits: High numbers indicate list problems

Complaint rate: Above threshold triggers issues

Filter result: Percentage of mail filtered

Throttling behavior:

Mail accepted but slow

Deferrals in logs

Yellow status

Blocking behavior:

Mail rejected outright

Bounce messages cite policy

Red status

SNDS is IP-specific. Check all sending IPs.

Microsoft port authority ratings: green means clear entry, yellow means slow processing, red means cargo hold.