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Email problems when using the POP3 connector
Wed, Feb 23 2005 12:28

If you are using the POP3 connector to receive mail, but you have some accounts (like a remote user) that are not collected by the SBS box you will find that it’s not possible to send mail to those accounts from inside the SBS domain. As soon as you try to send mail to that account, Exchange will send you and NDR back saying "The email account does not... Read More...

by Javier | 11 comment(s)

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How to enable SMTP outbound authentication
Thu, Jan 27 2005 15:14

Here is a Quick Tip- Many smarthosts require that you authenticate before you can relay your mail to them. Unfortunately, the SBS dev team did not add an authentication window to the Configure Email and Internet Connection Wizard (CEICW). You have to do this manually, but do not worry… it is very easy: Open Exchange System Manager, drill down to Connectors... Read More...

by Javier | 5 comment(s)

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Stop Spam... but not NDRs
Wed, Oct 27 2004 17:14

I realize that any mail server these days receives tons of spam and that SBSers use employ several methods to cope up with that, but I think that disabling NDRs is not a wise choice. For those who don't know: NDR stands for Non Delivery Report and its simply that email that you get when the mail cannot reach its destination (or when it is delayed). Some people... Read More...

by Javier | 8 comment(s)

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Switching from POP3 to SMTP
Mon, Oct 25 2004 11:59

Many people has asked in the past how to switch from using the POP3 connector for retreiving mail to use SMTP instead. Switching to SMTP has many advantages like: -Mail is received in realtime (no 15-min delay) -You have control over which servers can send mail to you (control spam) -You have total control over your mail servers, accounts, etc. Most people think... Read More...

by Javier | 13 comment(s)

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