[wdvltalk] Catch-all mailbox in Exchange 2003
Hi list I've had a good Google and to be honest it's mostly Greek to me as I'm very new to Microsoft Exchange (and generally proper client-server networking). Does anybody know how, or can direct me to a plain English resource to explain how, I can set up an Exchange mailbox to catch all mail that isn't directly addressed to our employees? And/or setting up mail boxes that don't have a specific Windows user associated to them (i.e. webmaster@, unsubscribe@, etc.). Oh, and these mailboxes have to be shared so all of us can read them using Outlook 2003. I've seen a fair few approaches that attach a script to Exchange's mail received event to sort and process, but although I'm fluent in VBScript I have no clue what they're doing. Any pointers will be greatly apreciated as always. MOU Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or use the web interface http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ Send Your Posts To: wdvltalk@lists.wdvl.com To change subscription settings, add a password or view the web interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=wdvltalk http://www.wdvl.com ___ You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: archive@jab.org To unsubscribe send a blank email to [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.
RE: [wdvltalk] Catch-all mailbox in Exchange 2003
Hi Ross - I'm not that familiar with Exchange (I run an Ipswitch Imail server), however I will make one suggestion. DO NOT set up a catch all account (commonly referred to a nobody alias/account). If you were to ask 100 mail server admins, they would all probably take out a wet noodle and start walking towards you (trust me - been there, done that!). This is a main target of dictionary attacks as spammers try to find valid accounts. We used to do it, but there is absolutely no good reason any more to do that. As for the other questions, unless someone here is experienced with Exchange, you may need to join an Exchange list to really benefit. Or take a look at M$'s KB (http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/support/default.mspx). I have dabbled with Exchange but would have a very difficult time giving you step-by-step instructions. Todd -Original Message- From: Ross Clutterbuck [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 5:22 AM To: wdvltalk@lists.wdvl.com Subject: [wdvltalk] Catch-all mailbox in Exchange 2003 Hi list I've had a good Google and to be honest it's mostly Greek to me as I'm very new to Microsoft Exchange (and generally proper client-server networking). Does anybody know how, or can direct me to a plain English resource to explain how, I can set up an Exchange mailbox to catch all mail that isn't directly addressed to our employees? And/or setting up mail boxes that don't have a specific Windows user associated to them (i.e. webmaster@, unsubscribe@, etc.). Oh, and these mailboxes have to be shared so all of us can read them using Outlook 2003. I've seen a fair few approaches that attach a script to Exchange's mail received event to sort and process, but although I'm fluent in VBScript I have no clue what they're doing. Any pointers will be greatly apreciated as always. MOU Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com . The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM . To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or use the web interface http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ Send Your Posts To: wdvltalk@lists.wdvl.com To change subscription settings, add a password or view the web interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=wdvltalk http://www.wdvl.com ___ You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [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. The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or use the web interface http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ Send Your Posts To: wdvltalk@lists.wdvl.com To change subscription settings, add a password or view the web interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=wdvltalk http://www.wdvl.com ___ You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: archive@jab.org To unsubscribe send a blank email to [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.
Re: [wdvltalk] Catch-all mailbox in Exchange 2003
Dunno about catch all mailboxes but for general shared mail, you create a public folder and mail enable it then associate it with that email address. You can set sharing on the folder to let different people read and/or delete mail in it. Now don't ask me *how* you do any of that 'cos I leaves it to the Messaging team but at least you have some more search terms for Technet/Google Bj - Original Message - From: Ross Clutterbuck [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: wdvltalk@lists.wdvl.com Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 11:22 AM Subject: [wdvltalk] Catch-all mailbox in Exchange 2003 Hi list I've had a good Google and to be honest it's mostly Greek to me as I'm very new to Microsoft Exchange (and generally proper client-server networking). Does anybody know how, or can direct me to a plain English resource to explain how, I can set up an Exchange mailbox to catch all mail that isn't directly addressed to our employees? And/or setting up mail boxes that don't have a specific Windows user associated to them (i.e. webmaster@, unsubscribe@, etc.). Oh, and these mailboxes have to be shared so all of us can read them using Outlook 2003. I've seen a fair few approaches that attach a script to Exchange's mail received event to sort and process, but although I'm fluent in VBScript I have no clue what they're doing. Any pointers will be greatly apreciated as always. MOU Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com . The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM . To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or use the web interface http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ Send Your Posts To: wdvltalk@lists.wdvl.com To change subscription settings, add a password or view the web interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=wdvltalk http://www.wdvl.com ___ You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [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. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.14.0/524 - Release Date: 08/11/2006 13:40 The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or use the web interface http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ Send Your Posts To: wdvltalk@lists.wdvl.com To change subscription settings, add a password or view the web interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=wdvltalk http://www.wdvl.com ___ You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: archive@jab.org To unsubscribe send a blank email to [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.
