Re: Exchange 2003 Extremely Slow on Sending

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From: c_ur_f8 (c_ur_f8_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/12/04 

Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 13:59:01 -0700

It looks like you're right about the SPAM. I show 1000+ between midnight
last night at 5:05am this morning. Do you have any recommendations how to
lock down the system more?

"Bob Britton" wrote:

> Can you check the queues in Exchange System Manager?
>
> I just had a case where there was an exhorbitant amount of SPAM being pumped
> through my server.
>
> You could also adjust the smtp mail settings to see what they are for
> outbound mail (number of connections, etc.). If you have a lot of outbound
> mail, and it's not SPAM, you might open the number of connections.
>
> Also, if you are on ADSL or cable modem, UPLOAD speed is disproportionate to
> inbound/download speed.
>
> "Steve" <Steve@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:ED78981E-67FE-47C3-A610-DFFFFDD229DE@microsoft.com...
> > I am running a Windows SBS2003 server with Exchange and all of a sudden
> > outgoing mail is incredibly slow. Incoming mail is not affected. Any
> ideas?
> > This is on a Dell 2650 with Dual 2.4GHz Xeon processors and 4gb RAM.
> This
> > server is being used for Exchange, a license server for AutoCAD (not
> running
> > AutoCAD, just the licenses), and a print server. The file server is a
> > separate NAS device. I also have this server along with the others tied
> to a
> > gigabit switch that connects to the other switches in the office.
> > Thanks,
> > Steve
>
>
>

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