Re: Help - Our SMTP queue is being flooded

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I broke down and contacted MS. The utility you recommend is correct. They
recommend either upgrading to 2003 or install a 3rd party program.

"andy webb" wrote:

> You can clear the messages out using aqadmcli.
>
> http://cameron-webb.com/blog/archive/2004/10/06/195.aspx
>
> "Ben Winzenz [Exchange MVP]" <ben_winzenz@NOSPAMdotmessageonedotcom> wrote
> in message news:OZDjhnsOFHA.3704@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > What type of messages are they? Are they NDR's being generated by your
> > server (sender of < > or administrator)? Are you referring to the outbound
> > SMPT queues?
> >
> > If it is just NDR's being generated, it shouldn't be a huge issue, as the
> > remote domains are most likely invalid. If you have Exchange 2003, you
> > can enable Exchange to only accept mail for valid AD recipients. The
> > danger here of course is that you open yourself to a potential directory
> > harvesting attack (spam attach to get list of valid users), but IMO, the
> > trade-off is worth it. Also, you do have the potential to turn off NDR's,
> > but I usually don't recommend that, as I don't think it is technically RFC
> > compliant to do so.
> >
> > --
> > Ben Winzenz
> > Exchange MVP
> > MessageOne
> >
> >
> > "Rick" <Rick@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:B68586BD-F33D-4D5E-B178-CB6483E0369C@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>I have about 1500 entries from alleged tiawan addresses. My queue is
> >>flooded
> >> and I need a quick way to remove these attampts. I would also like some
> >> advice as to how to prevent this (we have relaying prohibited but that
> >> doesnt
> >> prevent someone from trying and filling up the queue) . In any case any
> >> help
> >> is appreciated!
> >>
> >> Rice
> >
> >
>
>
>
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