federiko Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 2 months ago, I took over management of IT operations and for the first time, have to administer exchange server 2000 having had no prior experience. Then suddenly "BANG", lots of users' mail is bouncing with advices that our host is on blacklists for being an open relay and/or SPAMing. I am new on the job and everyone wonders why it started after I joined!!! So help save my job. I have been reading a lot of MS knowledge base articles on this subject and following their advice, I have re-configured my host and it is no longer an open relay based on the basic tests outlined in the articles. I have also started requesting removal from the BLACKLISTS where possible. I also need urgently to get off the SPAMCOP listing. Who can re-test and confirm that I am now in the clear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbiel Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 The place to start is the FAQ Make sure that you read "Why am I blocked" and "How can I be de-listed" The fact that you have posted this question in the wrong forum tells me that you have skipped the part that says "Please read before posting". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
federiko Posted August 30, 2004 Author Share Posted August 30, 2004 Thanks you, dbiel. I was in a big hurry to fix the problem. Looks like I have quite a bit of more reading, research and testing to do. Will be back here soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlyn Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 When you come back don't forget to post the IP of the machine that probably has the SMTP Auth Hack. When you say Exchange Server that's the first "guess" that comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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