Re: Exchange Server and Internet Email problem

From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 08/04/04 

Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 15:36:43 -0400

PamelaK wrote:
> I am running sbs 2003 standard edition but haven't implemented email
> on the Exchange server. I have configured the user's Outlook with
> Exchange in order to access a shared calendar as well as in
> preparation for a near future exchange email implementation. All the
> users are using Outlook 2003 windows xp pro and are configured for
> Internet email. However, while most messages seem to use the smtp
> for internet email on occasion some of the messages wind up in the
> Exchange SMTP server queue. It seems to generate a SmallBusiness
> SMTP connector. In a recent case one message with one recipient (at
> aol.com) generated two SmallBusiness SMTP connectors - one going to
> aol.com and the other to courtesynetwork.com. Both of these
> connectors are currently in a 'scheduled' state. This condition
> appears to setup a situation in which the message is delivered twice
> - once through the isp's smtp and the second time through exchange
> smtp. Even more troubling is that these scheduled messages can
> remain in the queue for months and then suddenly get sent. Last
> night Exchange sent out a message in the queue from June! Why is this
> happening and how can I prevent future occurances?

What's the default account set to in Outlook?
Honestly, I'd just bite the bullet, ditch POP and set up Exchange to handle
all your mail. It isn't anywhere near as painful as you may fear....you
would resolve this and myriad other problems.

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