RE: Using the SBS as SMTP

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From: skc (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/26/04


Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 08:20:30 -0800

At the moment our domain name is at the ISP. We publish
our company website on it and also pick up mail via SMTP
from the same ISP.

Now, if we were to do what you said - then where would our
company website go - or should I say who would host it?

What exactly do I need to tell BT?

Sachin

>-----Original Message-----
>We are doing just this but with NTL.
>
>If BT host your domain then you have to ask them to point
the MX records at your fixed IP.
>
>When this is done you then run the Internet Connection
Wizard within SBS and fill in the relevant details.
>.
>



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