Todd,

I used to recommend backup MX servers in the past, too.

Today, I strongly advice *against* using backup MX servers because:
- Backup MX servers tend to be misconfigured over time
- Backup MX servers are usually more open to spamming (e.g. no recipient
verification, less checks)
- If you use a backup MX, the sender has no way to notice that his mail is
delayed
- If your mail server has a problem, have the *sender* Mailhost retry,
rather than a third (backup MX) system

I wonder what the general recommendation for backup MX is among the list
members.

Marius
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You wrote:
If anyone has any suggestions or feedback on this, I would appreciate it.
Thanks!
Todd

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