Thanks Cliff for responding. Actually I have a few books on this and the one
I used is SBS2008 Unleashed. I used all the default settings.
(1) Well like I send, emails to Internal users work ok. For external users,
the emails just sit in the QUE. Then after a while I get a message Delayed
message. then the next day, I get an NDR message.
(2) When I use Pop3 client, Exchange downloads the messages and places them
in the appropriate mailbox. HOWEVER, I don't want to use POP3. I want SBS to
send and receive the messages.
(3)The only error I see in pop3clientlog is "unable to relay
.
(4)I have used wireshack and other tools to verify that traffic is flowing
thru the ports and even my ISP have also tested. The problem is definetely a
configuration issue having to do with one of the connectors NOT being
properly configured.
(5)Sure If you are available, I will pay you to walk me OVER THE PH to get
it working. This is a Test environment that will be used as a proof of concept
Email me:
(replace no spam with .com)
thanks for posting
--
yousaid
"Cliff Galiher" wrote:
> Your issues aren't SBS specific in any way.
>
> 1) The fact that you are able to receive emails via pop3 implies that your
> MX record is incorrect. mxtoolbox only goes so far. It can check that the
> records exist, are properly formatted, and that *A* server responds, but it
> can't verify that the server responding is the one you WANT responding.
> This is, in short, basic DNS networking and not specific to SBS or even
> Windows.
>
> 2) For sending, you need to provide more information. Errors,
> troubleshooting steps taken, etc. Could be an SBS issue, could be a
> firewall issue, could be a router issue, could be a DNS issue. AGain, far
> more likely a networking issue than an SBS issue, considering the statement
> above.
>
> As far as an idiot's guide, far too many moving parts here. You can't call
> a mechanic over the phone and tell him your car is not running right and
> expect him to fix it over the phone with no details. Similarly, a
> functioning network is a myriad of complementary systems coordinating and
> working together to pass traffic. It takes on-site observances or very
> detailed information to even begin troubleshooting problems.
>
> Your best bet is to buy some books (amazon has several on SBS) and/or call
> in a consultant familiar with SBS to help you. It is probably a good idea,
> if you aren't familiar with SBS, to build a relationship with an SBS
> specialist anyways. That way you know and trust the person *before* you
> need their expertise and you already have a working relationship if you need
> to call them in a pinch.
>
> -Cliff
>
>
> "yousaid" <> wrote in message
> news:A7824C8B-1B06-4D29-B6CB-...
> > Greetings,
> > I have just installed SBS 2008 and everything seems to work fine EXCEPT,
> > we
> > can not get emails out to external adresses.( Internal users get their
> > mails
> > OK) Also, we can only retrieve mails from our webhoster if we use POP3
> > connector. Our preference is NOT to use POP3 connector. So essentially
> > receive only works with POP3 and send does NOT work at all to EXTERNAL
> > users.
> > Our test environment is like this:
> > Server name = Testserve. Ip address = 192.168.2.200. Internal Domain =
> > Testdomain. Our mailserver with webhoster = mail.ourdomain.com
> > (mail.agingcarenet.com).
> > Using Outlook, we connect and download and send mails.
> > I have checked with our webhoster, webhost4life and even checked myself
> > using mxtools.com website to verify and confirm that SPF, MX etc are all
> > ok.
> > (1) So how do I configure SBS2008 to both SEND and RECEIVE using
> > EXCHANGE?
> > (2) Do we need to have our hoster add our STATIC IP address to the MX
> > records, and then change the SBS box to use STATIC adddress?
> > NOTE: Currently, we are NOT using the static address. but we have one
> > that
> > can be used if need be.
> > Thanks for your help and please and IDIOTS guide on how to configure the
> > needed connectors for this to work. I am very familiar with networking,
> > but
> > not SBS 2008.
> >
> > --
> > yousaid
>
> .
>
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