Thoughts on SMTP edge design (E2k7)

All,

I'm putting together an E2k7 solution for a large organization (120k users)
that will be split across to hub sites (60k/60k). I'm looking at using the
Edge Transport/Edge Sync process with ADAM for perimiter security.
Considering security and availability are the top 2 requirements for this
facility, I've thought about utilizing an appliance such as the IronPort
X1000 as the 1st point of entry.

My question is, if Ironport is the way to go, would the Edge services be an
overkill considering the Ironports do basically the same thing? One of my
concerns is placing ADAM out in the premiter, even if the user accounts are
hashed, etc...

Any input is appreciated. If you've looked at similar solutions, I'd be
curious what your determining factors would be.

Scott


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