TECH TIPS
How to troubleshoot mail flow issues related to MX records and DNS
Issues arise where mail sent to big ISPs is blocked (i.e. Comcast.net). From Windows 2003 server or a box with telnet installed, open a command prompt. Test to see what MX record is viewed by other external mail servers (i.e. comcast.net). From command prompt on...
Don’t forget about PTR reverse lookup zone for exchange server A host record
Otherwise, you will get a bounce back sending to big ISPs like AOL and Comcast.
Exchange 2007 – benefits of Outlook Anywhere
Benefits of Using Outlook Anywhere There are several benefits to using Outlook Anywhere to enable Outlook 2003 and Outlook 2007 clients to access your Exchange messaging infrastructure. The benefits are as follows: * Remote access to Exchange servers from the...
Tools to see your mail server’s MX records from the public internet
Use iptools.com and use dropdown of MX records instead of A host records.
Exchange 2007 – how to deal with transaction log files (also circular logging option)
Good article - http://windowsitpro.com/article/articleid/4862/tips-for-using-transaction-log-files.htmlHow to move transaction log files - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb201703.aspxCircular logging - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb331968.aspx
Exchange 2007 – Disaster Recovery
Good article - http://www.msexchange.org/tutorials/Moving-Exchange-Server-2007-database-Mailbox-servers.htmlDatabase backup and restore - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb124515.aspx