If you put the smart host information on the SMTP Virtual Server then ALL email whether it is inter-server or outbound external will be sent to the smart host. It over rides all other settings. The smart host will not understand the inter-server traffic and drop or block the connection - and the queues will build.
Clear the setting on the SMTP Virtual Server and convert to an SMTP Connector. You will get the same results as before, except you have more control over your traffic. Simon. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Larry Wahlers Sent: 30 June 2005 14:25 To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: New Server SMTP screw up? Simon Butler wrote: > > How have you configured the smart host on the original server? > Directly on the SMTP Virtual Server or an SMTP Connector? > > If the former it needs to be the latter as Exchange uses SMTP to send > messages between the servers. > > http://www.amset.info/exchange/smtp-connector.asp Is there any problem if the smart host is listed on both the SMTP Virtual Server and an SMTP Connector? I guess I don't understand the difference between the two. The reason I'm asking is, email from one of my Exchange 2003 servers to another Exchange 2003 server is going through my smart host, and I want it to go directly. I have my smart host's IP address on both the SMTP Virtual Server and an SMTP Connector. I think I hear you saying it should _not_ be on the Virtual Server but only on the connector. Right? Larry _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=exchange To subscribe: http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with. _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=exchange To subscribe: http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
