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    SBS 2003 - Q&A Thread

    Hi, thought i'd start a thread dedicated to Windows Small Business Server 2003 RC2 (SBS 2003) I've some issues, and i'm sure some of you have too.

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    Re: SBS 2003 - Q&A Thread

    So here goes with an email problem, the MX records are not set up, the server is running POP3 connector.

    Your message did not reach some or all of the intended recipients.

    Subject: nothing really important
    Sent: 16/04/2008 17:33

    The following recipient(s) cannot be reached:

    salas@xyz.co.uk on 16/04/2008 17:33
    There was a SMTP communication problem with the recipient's email server. Please contact your system administrator.
    <abcd.co.uk #5.5.0 smtp;550 Unrouteable address>


    I also cannot send any mail to xyz@aol this also bounces back as undeliverable.

    Your message did not reach some or all of the intended recipients.

    Subject: Golf Club
    Sent: 21/02/2008 07:53

    The following recipient(s) cannot be reached:

    Jeremy (xyz@aol.com) on 23/02/2008 06:02
    There was a SMTP communication problem with the recipient's email server. Please contact your system administrator.
    <abcd.co.uk #5.5.0 smtp;554-: (RTR:GE) http://postmaster.info.aol.com/errors/554rtrge.html>

    any help appreciated

    Paul

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    I am not using RC2 but did experience similar problems with my SBS2003 with POP3 mailing particularly to AOL - their mail servers rejected my messages as suspected SPAM. My ISP had to change mail settings on their side for my mail to work but it was never satisfactory.

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    Re: SBS 2003 - Q&A Thread

    Is your SBS box doing it's own DNS (ie it is routing mail) or is it forwarding out to your ISP's mail farm somewhere?

    <pedant mode>
    Also, just to correct your title.....it is Small Business Server 2003 R2....not RC2....

    SBS is not a release candidate </pedant mode>

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    Re: SBS 2003 - Q&A Thread

    are you routing mail directly or using a smarthost ( ie your ISP's smtp relay ? )
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    Re: SBS 2003 - Q&A Thread

    If you're unsure which method you're using open up Exchange Manager -> Connectors -> Right click on the appropriate connector (by default Small Business SMTP Connector). In the box that appears it'll either say "Use DNS to route each address space on this connector" or "Forward all email through this connector to the following smarthost"

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    If it's the first one (Use DNS), then AOL will only accept your e-mail if you have an SPF record and rDNS record established. You also have to register on their site a valid address to recieve any spam.

    If it's the second, you need to talk to your ISP, if they're anything like Pipex, you'll get nowhere.

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    Re: SBS 2003 - Q&A Thread

    Or you can run the CEICW wizard again to check and change this setting!


    Quote Originally Posted by Lucio View Post
    If you're unsure which method you're using open up Exchange Manager -> Connectors -> Right click on the appropriate connector (by default Small Business SMTP Connector). In the box that appears it'll either say "Use DNS to route each address space on this connector" or "Forward all email through this connector to the following smarthost"

    ----

    If it's the first one (Use DNS), then AOL will only accept your e-mail if you have an SPF record and rDNS record established. You also have to register on their site a valid address to recieve any spam.

    If it's the second, you need to talk to your ISP, if they're anything like Pipex, you'll get nowhere.

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    Global Address Book

    it is possiable to import contacts in to the global address book?

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    yes - add them in ADUC as contacts.
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    Re: SBS 2003 - Q&A Thread

    Quote Originally Posted by Moby-Dick View Post
    are you routing mail directly or using a smarthost ( ie your ISP's smtp relay ? )
    I've set this up yesterday at work, does the pop3 connector take care of sending mail aswell, or do you need the also setup a SMTP connector for sending?
    In the internets, no one can hear you sarcasm.

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    Re: SBS 2003 - Q&A Thread

    this should have been configured during your first run of the CEICW wizard

    During this you can set your SBS server to forward all outgoing mail to your ISP's mail farm or to set the SMTP server to do this part.

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