SMTP

[TheSponge]

Could anyone let me know, is it possible to configure my WIN2K Server to be an SMTP server? as in use the server to send out EMails?

It is a DNS Server with DHCP and a Broadband router?

If so, HOW?

Thanks

 

[Harlequin007]

Hi Sponge and welcome to Tek-Tips.

I loked into this (I am using Windows 2k Pro IIS5) and found that it requires an MX Record chnge, I didn't want to go there - my ISP for one would probably have something to say about it.

However, It is possible Sponge and I'm sure you'll get the reponse you need.

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Cogito Ergo Sum

http://www.discworks.co.uk

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[skotman]

Harlequinn,
For an OUTGOING SMTP server an MX record is not required, although it is required for that SMTP server to recieve mail.

I use MS SMTP for relaying mail from my web apps to my real mail server, works wonders, and I dont have an MX record for the MS SMTP server.

Sponge,
To set up MS SMTP to send outgoign mail, just turn it on and it will work. Although I'd be concerned about security, we dont want those spammers relaying off of you.

Scott Heath

http://www.scottspad.com

AIM: orange7288

 

[Harlequin007]

Thanks for the advice Scot.

I've never managed to get my SMTP server running. Maybe you'd help when we both have a little time...?

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Cogito Ergo Sum

http://www.discworks.co.uk

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[skotman]

Harlequinn,
I can give you a hand with it, SMTP servers are fairly simple beasts, but you have to configure them properly in order to play nice.

Why do you want to use MS SMTP anyway? there are so many products out there that are so much easier to configure and get running.

Shoot me an IM or e-mail if you'd like. Or post here. Either way, doesnt matter.

Scott Heath

http://www.scottspad.com

AIM: orange7288