Re: need of Smart host

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From: Mark Arnold [MVP] (mark_at_mvps.org)
Date: 08/06/04


Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2004 13:15:31 +0100


"tkp" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>hi all,
>pl. reply when we need the smart host SETTING in default
>SMTP VIRTUAL SERVER.i am only specified the DNS in the
>SMTP VIRTUAL SERVER for sending mail outside.
>

The smarthost is just another method of delivery.
Sometimes, if you have a dhcp assigned address from your ISP you may
not be able to send to some domains because they see that address as
dynamic and therefore suspect. You can then configure a smarthost so
that all your mail is delivered to the ISP who then forward it on from
a box with a fixed, known valid, IP address.
If you're not having any problems then leave things as they are.

Mark Arnold MCSA MCSE+M MVP,
FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exchange.htm
Blog: http://www.msexchange.me.uk



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