Setup Exchange Server 2003

[FN-GM]

Hi

 

I am just trying out exchange server i have followed the instructions on this page to configure it

 

http://www.christensen-software.com/support/config_exchange_2003.htm

 

Forward these ports

 

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb124075.aspx

 

What else do i need to do for a basic setup please?

 

Cheers

 

Z

[FN-GM]

Just a quick update

 

I have pointed my DNS on my domain to my server I can send e-mails to outsiders such as a gmal.com address but I cannot receive them.

 

I followed the instructions above but I didn’t do the SMTP.

 

Your help is appreciated.

 

Zak

 

PS: who ever can fix it for me can have a few beers :drinkers: , if need be you can remotely control the server.

[kearton]

but I cannot receive them.

is there an MX record for your domain pointing to your mail server?

[FN-GM]

There is, it is set to the dyndns address. Should i try my direct IP address?

[kearton]

but I didn’t do the SMTP.

you didn't forward port 25?? herein lies your problem...

[FN-GM]

Yep done that

 

Z

[kearton]

ok, can you telnet to your mail server from outside?

[FN-GM]

this is where my knowledge lacks, what do you mean please?

 

I can get to my server via OWA

 

Thanks

 

Z

[kearton]

e.g telnet mail.domain.com 25

try http://support.microsoft.com/kb/153119

[markcuk]

hi

 

go to command prompt and telnet your server with your domain name

 

example telnet mail.greatermanchester.com 25 if working you should be able to logon to your exchange box

 

mark

[FN-GM]

i get the following

 

Thanks for all your help

[kearton]

don't use a :

[markcuk]

i notice you use dyndns never managed to get it to receive mail try and use no-ip.com for a test.

 

mark

[markcuk]

sorry about that edited post!

[kearton]

and spell network correctly...

[markcuk]

it works just telnet your box

 

your server is fn-exchange.FN.local

[kearton]

PS http://www.fleming-network.co.uk/

Nice test message, Zak!

[FN-GM]

Yes telnet works just tried it.

 

@kearton i know, its the default with the apache webserver

 

ok now we have tried telnet what now?

 

Thanks

 

Z

[kearton]

I think your MX record is wrong...

 

C:\>nslookup

Default Server: UnKnown

Address: 192.168.1.1:53

 

> set type=mx

> fleming-network.co.uk

Server: UnKnown

Address: 192.168.1.1:53

 

Non-authoritative answer:

fleming-network.co.uk MX preference = 10, mail exchanger = http://www.fleming-network.co.uk

 

fleming-network.co.uk nameserver = ns2.hosteurope.com

fleming-network.co.uk nameserver = ns.hosteurope.com

http://www.fleming-network.co.uk internet address = 88.212.171.197

ns.hosteurope.com internet address = 212.67.202.2

ns2.hosteurope.com internet address = 212.67.203.246

 

 

Try changing the MX from www. to owa.

[markcuk]

whats your dns set up?

 

 

my A record is set up like this

 

hostname=example.co.uk

 

ip address points to my server

 

mx record is

 

mail.example.co.uk

 

matk

[kearton]

PS: who ever can fix it for me can have a few beers :drinkers:

 

It might be a bit hard to find in the UK...

http://www.lion-nathan.com/Great-Brands/NZ-Beer/Waikato-Draught.aspx

[markcuk]

ha prefer lion red myself and canterbury cd

[kearton]

ick. Lion Red tastes like honey!

But stop it... you're making me homesick

 

EDIT: plus we've hijacked Zak's thread. Sorry, Zak!

[markcuk]

so your a kiwi must be mad working here!

[FN-GM]

I think your MX record is wrong...

 

C:\>nslookup

Default Server: UnKnown

Address: 192.168.1.1:53

 

> set type=mx

> fleming-network.co.uk

Server: UnKnown

Address: 192.168.1.1:53

 

Non-authoritative answer:

fleming-network.co.uk MX preference = 10, mail exchanger = http://www.fleming-network.co.uk

 

fleming-network.co.uk nameserver = ns2.hosteurope.com

fleming-network.co.uk nameserver = ns.hosteurope.com

http://www.fleming-network.co.uk internet address = 88.212.171.197

ns.hosteurope.com internet address = 212.67.202.2

ns2.hosteurope.com internet address = 212.67.203.246

 

 

Try changing the MX from www. to owa.

 

I can't use www. becuase my web server and mail server are no the same server if that makes sence?

 

@ markcuk its the dyndns address

 

hijack as much as you like lol!