Resolved Exchange help

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LOL... yeah I was like that's something Zeb mentioned before... but I gotta try before I end up calling... At least I learned more in two days then I would learned just reading from the book. I am sure that with the proper given ISP I could set it all up to function properly now... That's something good to know I guess for an small company.

I am guessing your ISP doesn't block smtp ports?

 

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It does... outbound only though, so I use their relays for sending out. Never had a problem receiving mail. TBH, I don't even bother with it now. I might be doing an E2K10 implementation next year though, so will need to get (ahem) 'reacquainted' with Exchange on a slightly more involved basis than I am right now (basic admin in a pretty simple environment)

 

I see... how did you set that up? I am curious, maybe I can do the same for mine. At least I'll be able to send out email....

 

So I got the sending emails externally to work... using my ISP's relay and port 587. Of course anything coming in externally doesn't work, but that's expected as they're blocking both internal and external smpt traffic on port 25.

 

I see... the third party extension are not free I am assuming?

 

Here you go Prof - that should explain it quite nicely (far quicker than me going through it all on here!)

 

Thanks Zeb, I've actually set that up last night... spent some time playing around then I finally got it. I do appreciate the help though as always!

 

Mate, pleased its all sorted

 

Thanks mate, I am glad to see it's working as well... now I am curious to try what Sparky said regarding POP3 Mailbox connector.... I really want to get the exchange fully functional without having to switch ISP. I really like mine and would hate to have to switch....

 

Even though I have not created a POP3 connector personally, it should be done in the same way as an SMTP connector (I think).

Basically, it would allow you to recieve emails using POP3 as this would not be blocked by your ISP.

You need a connector as Exchange isn't really designed to work that way. The POP3 connetor would connect to your ISP using your login details and download the emails on a regular basis.

You can probably search the web and get a free trial or maybe even a completely free POP3 connector.

 

That's what I am going to do when I get home tonight... work on it a little more. But I am really into getting that exchange server fully working!

 

Hav eyou asked them whether there is a service they provide whereby you can have SMTP enabled? If they find out that you plan on getting a new ISP if you can't get it they may chuck it in for free?

 

Well their business internet has the SMTP open but it's $30 more a month... and to be honest, I haven't been with them long enough to have that kind of power lol... I wish!

 

Yeah, I jumped onto a couple of SBS2003 and full blown Exchange Boxes today and noticed that.

The wierd and wonderful ways of Microsoft!

 

I believe GoDaddy has that option... I will have to look into it.

 

I should really get that microsoft technet plus subscription and get work to expense it !!!!