Re: SMTP Blasted

Yes I did see your blog. My samples were from yesterday and I had already
setup the log but was trying to figure out where they were coming from so I
hadn't checked all of the options. And since it was taking resources I shut
it down and don't have current data.

I guess I really need to know if this is common - smtp servers being
bombarded?

Do I really want to use the 2003 server POP3 for email or is it just too
unsecure?

If people do use it what exactly is the best setup? I have searched high and
low and set all the relay, authentication, etc properties but still could
not get rid of this.

Is it worth it?

Thanks,
Steve



"Steve Schofield" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Do you have a bunch of files on in the Queue or Pickup folder? When you
enable the service it could be retrying them. Also, please review my blog
for enabling all settings for SMTP logs. This can help track down where
they are coming from.


http://weblogs.asp.net/steveschofield/archive/2007/03/25/want-help-with-iis-smtp-service-please-enable-logging.aspx

Also, when it is occurring, type netstat -an -p tcp from a command prompt.
Please paste these results too.

You can use http://DNSStuff.com to track down where the ip's listed on
port
25. Hope that helps.

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Thank you,

Steve Schofield
Windows Server MVP - IIS
ASPInsider Member - MCP

http://www.orcsweb.com/
Managed Complex Hosting
#1 in Service and Support

"SteveT" <dev@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Peter thanks for helping the blind :-) but ALL of our computers have
continuous running Anti-virus software.
We also run Spybot and we are behind a hardware firewall.

Is your response due to the fact you saw something in the info I posted?

Thanks,
Steve

"PeterD" <peter2@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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On Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:20:11 -0800, "SteveT" <dev@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

I ran a virus check on all of the files from my computer. I don't have
a
virus checker on the server - anyone know of a decently priced
anti-virus
software for a server?


Re-read Schofield's reply... Do a scan on *all* the computers on your
network. Also make 100% sure you do not have an open relay configured.





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