Muzzi, I don't have access to log onto the replay server but I can connect via telnet form any other box. Is there a way for me to test my sql server for problems?
Thanks.
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Browse All TopicsI have a server 2003 SQL server that I need to connect to an exchange relay box on port 25. I can connect to the relay box on any other device, only my SQL server doesn't connect (I get the error 'failed to connect'). I can telnet with this server to other boxes, i.e. to FTP port 21. How can I troubleshoot this issue?
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ok, but sql isn't the problem, connecting to the exchange box is. apparently, our sql admin wants to be able to send email alerts from within the program. he can get a connection, i.e. telnet 10.x.x.x 25 from any server in the building and it works. The only server that won't connect to it is this one. he's asking me for help as to why and I'm not sure. Does any of that make sense?
Thanks.
Dear friend that is the Problem your SQL's does not have permission to connect on relay server on port 25, you need to add explicitly.,
If you have windows IIS or Exchange as a relay server, then go to properties of SMTP Virtual Server => Access => Relay , there you need to add Your SQL's IP address,
restart SMTP service you'r done,,,
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by: muzzi_inPosted on 2009-08-28 at 12:06:35ID: 25210666
on relay server add SQL server's IP address under relay tab.