RE: Exchange Users On This Newsgroup!!

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From: OldNewbie (OldNewbie_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/21/05 

Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 06:55:07 -0800

I run the exchange server that is bundled with SBS 2003 Premium. It was one
of the best moves I ever made. I have had zero problems and our mail is fast
and so far hassle free. I would strongly recommend you buy an Anti-Virus
built especially for exchange servers. I have Symantec's.

Good luck,

"Jeff Teel" wrote:

> I have a question regarding Exchange Server (specifically 2003). How many
> are actually using Exchange to receive mail directly?
>
> I am asking this question because of the interaction that I have had with my
> ISP and his response to me wanting port 25 opened for inbound mail. He has
> no problem with me running a mail server. That is not the issue at all and I
> have confidence that he is being up front with me regarding that. But he
> also said that if I was planning to use Exchange that "I was really asking
> for it". His main concern was security and mentioned that if I was planning
> to use Exchange that it was "rife with security flaws" and also mentioned
> DODOS attacks mounted against mail servers. I'm not asking this to get those
> who are using Exchange in a war against those who don't. I just wanted to
> get a users point of view and also what you have done to keep Exchange
> secure from the things mentioned by my ISP.
>
> Thanks To All Who Respond
> Jeff
>
>
>

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