Mail server

dunno much about this stuff, but u either need to set up dns or connect to an ext smtp host to send your mail like smtp.gmail.com or something.

and why does your domain look like a spaming domain.
 
do you have reverse DNS setup? Is this Business or home? Some ISPs block people from running mail servers due to the high chance they will be setup wrong and relay emails from all sources (Spam)

I think the fact that a few people here had to baby step you through DNS and now the very next day you want the same again for a mail server is a bit annoying.

Are you using Server 2003 Enterprise Edition? if so are you also using Exchange?
 
If you just want to host your own email, google will do that for you. If you actually want to manage your own box seeks advice from other posts in this thread.
 
you need to either set the domain on the server and send from an email address on that domain

eg if server domain is ringofsteel.ath.cx send from bob@ringofsteel.ath.cx

or enable relaying from your machine (not best idea)
 
Without having too much experience with 2K server, it looks like you do not have relaying setup properly. Just so I have this straight, you were trying to send a message to other people using your 2K server as the SMTP sever?

You probably have to setup authenticated relaying. That is you will only allow people to send email from other domains (such as @hotmail.com or @google.com) if they provide a correct username and password.This will also prevent your mail server from becoming an open relay.
 
You are running a pirate copy of Windows Server 2003 EE with IIS, Terminal services, DNS, DHCP and now Exchange on a Virgin Media home connection. All together you are probably going to annoy other users on your exchange and annoy Microsoft for having no licences. (Unless you have a Server 2003 EE COA with 5 Cals, some terminal services licences and exchange licences.)

I just find it annoying... thats all.

I will try and help though.
 
update: i cant receive mail for some reason. do you know why this could be?
 
you need to have you MX records setup correct and maybe reverse DNS.
 
Jay_oasis said:
You are running a pirate copy of Windows Server 2003 EE with IIS, Terminal services, DNS, DHCP and now Exchange on a Virgin Media home connection. All together you are probably going to annoy other users on your exchange and annoy Microsoft for having no licences. (Unless you have a Server 2003 EE COA with 5 Cals, some terminal services licences and exchange licences.)

I just find it annoying... thats all.

I will try and help though.
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i am not running terminal services. neither is my copy of windows pirated. its off a freind that works in networking. il admit i have no cals but oh well. Not everyone can afford a copy of windows for 700 pounds plus.
 
Jay_oasis said:
you need to have you MX records setup correct and maybe reverse DNS.
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thanks for the help and im sorry for pissing you off. im just trying to learn windows server as i show a big interest in server and network technology.

Thankyou. i am setting up the mx record now. for reverse dns do i just create a zone?
 
you are running terminal services. I get a logon screen when I RD to your IP, what are you running your website on? What are you using to run your emails? having no COA = Pirate and against the law.
 
I don't want you to feel that I am putting you down, just that the best lesson to learn is that you have to pay for software. Its so so easy to download but its really not worth it.

If you call Microsoft they will send you free time limited versions of their software.

RoBo said:
You disabled the guest account. :(
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lol. Its disabled by default on 2003 I think.
 
cburwell said:
Without having too much experience with 2K server, it looks like you do not have relaying setup properly. Just so I have this straight, you were trying to send a message to other people using your 2K server as the SMTP sever?

You probably have to setup authenticated relaying. That is you will only allow people to send email from other domains (such as @hotmail.com or @google.com) if they provide a correct username and password.This will also prevent your mail server from becoming an open relay.
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Well Google will manage your domain email. I have it setup, it gmail interface with pop/imap. It works nicely and it appears as if it is coming from your domain not a google.com address. I like it alot, and i love the gmail interface. Its just a cheap alternative to not having to mess with spam support since google will provide that.
 
Just popping in to mention that there are NO static IP's on Virgin Media Home, this means your MX record will be void the next time you reboot your modem even after you have set them up.

Also admitting to having no CAL's should have locked this thread on the [H] because you are basically admitting to illegal activity. I didnt like the 'well not everyone can afford £700 for software' comment...not everyone can afford a Ferrari but it doesnt mean its ok to steal one. Since you are already aware of that I wont continue further...plus those 180 day licenses come in pretty useful for practical learning.

Its ok to learn however asking about the basics on forums isnt the right way to go about it...study up on them (properly i.e books or even google) and most other things will fall into place.
 
I have had the same IP for months - See if any of you can decrypt it to find my location

Host Name : cpc4-stap6-0-0-***.nott.cable.ntl.com
 
you could be any Cust*** only the admins should be able to see your IP.
 
young_one said:
Just popping in to mention that there are NO static IP's on Virgin Media Home, this means your MX record will be void the next time you reboot your modem even after you have set them up.

Also admitting to having no CAL's should have locked this thread on the [H] because you are basically admitting to illegal activity. I didnt like the 'well not everyone can afford £700 for software' comment...not everyone can afford a Ferrari but it doesnt mean its ok to steal one. Since you are already aware of that I wont continue further...plus those 180 day licenses come in pretty useful for practical learning.

Its ok to learn however asking about the basics on forums isnt the right way to go about it...study up on them (properly i.e books or even google) and most other things will fall into place.
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yes well unlike some im not a liar, i am 100% sure that i am not the only person on this forum who hasnt paid for every bit of their microsoft software. I have a legal copy of xp/vista + office for every computer i own so i don't consider myself committing a crime. Virgin media home do not have static ip's, but i have had he same ip for about 9 months now. I have read the books but it is easier to understand things from and actual question and answer.

Well Google will manage your domain email. I have it setup, it gmail interface with pop/imap. It works nicely and it appears as if it is coming from your domain not a google.com address. I like it alot, and i love the gmail interface. Its just a cheap alternative to not having to mess with spam support since google will provide that.
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thankyou!
 
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