asked on smtp misconfiguration?
Hello,
I just setup an exchange 2007 test mail server, I came across this website to run a smtp test on my mail server. I ran a test without providing any authentication credential which startled me. Can anyone tell me where in the configuration that i missed that will allow mail to send without authentication?
http://smtper.sweetylife.com/
I just setup an exchange 2007 test mail server, I came across this website to run a smtp test on my mail server. I ran a test without providing any authentication credential which startled me. Can anyone tell me where in the configuration that i missed that will allow mail to send without authentication?
http://smtper.sweetylife.com/
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lappladmin
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If leaving this option unchecked will that impact any mail flow from the internet to me?
No it will not it will not. Although I do not know your environment you can simply re-enable it if it does. However it should not affect anything,
Will.
Will.
Second thought, it might affect internal application servers that are sending email notifications without using authentication. However from the INTERNET it do you have a smart host? If you do then it might affect that as well.
Best option is to create a new receive connector and lock it down via IP address under the networking tab and then allow anonymous permission group. It will be locked down via IP.
Do not do this on your DEFAULT receive connector.
Will.
Best option is to create a new receive connector and lock it down via IP address under the networking tab and then allow anonymous permission group. It will be locked down via IP.
Do not do this on your DEFAULT receive connector.
Will.
ASKER
1. I don't have a smart host.
2. that was my default receive connector.
2. that was my default receive connector.
Well just remove the setting and see if anything happens. Preferably after hours.
Will.
Will.
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Will
I ran a test last night with that option unchecked, all mails flow from the internet rejected.
I ran a test last night with that option unchecked, all mails flow from the internet rejected.
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Thanks for the help!
Will.