> I have a simple single server setup. What happens if my mail
> server freezes
> or dies? Does incoming mail to my users keep trying to get to
> the mail
> server until it's up and running again? Does incoming mail
> ever stop trying
> to get through?
>
> Thanks for answering such a basic, but worrisome question.
Typically, servers trying to send your server mail will make an attempt
every 30 minutes or so for about 72 tries, then give up... so a
temporary outtage won't cause any lost mail.
Hope this helps,
Ron
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