RE: Front End Server
A. HP Netserver LH 3000. PIII. 1GHZ. 1.128GB RAM. RAID 5. B. Can I just disable the setting in the backend (on the configuration for front end)? Lets said, OWA. Can I disable the OWA Setting in Backend for OWA Logging in FrontEnd.. and redirect back the OWA Logging in Backend? -Original Message- From: Chris Scharff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 9:38 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front End Server A. Insufficient data. B. Probably, depending on the products in use. -Original Message- From: Fioon [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Posted At: Monday, May 26, 2003 10:22 PM Posted To: swynk Conversation: Front End Server Subject: Front End Server Hi, On the progress to upgrade Exchange5.5Win4.0 to Ex2K2K. So would like take some consideration on the Front End Server. We would like the Front End Server to work on these :- 1. Spam Filtering 2. NAV Exchange Scanning 3. Mail Relay 4. OWA Logging A. Do you guys think all this work on one server will be very burden to the server? B. If my Front End Server down, (OWA Logging,Mail Relay,NAV) should be able to redirect to the backend right? Rgds Fioon _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchangetext_mode=lang =english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchangetext_mode=lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Front end Server
No, a trihomed host in your DMZ is rarely a good option for anything. Set the ISA box up in just the DMZ, and write your firewall rules to allow inbound connections from the internet to the ISA box on port 443 (https) only, and then from the ISA box to your front end servers on the internal network. -- Roger D. Seielstad - MCSE Sr. Systems Administrator Inovis - Formerly Harbinger and Extricity Atlanta, GA -Original Message- From: Pillai, Raj [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 4:49 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server OK, Any one using an ISA Server in the DMZ connecting to an Exchange Server through the firewall? I have been looking at some technet articles about a trihomed ISA Server in the Perimeter network. Is this a better option? Thanks for all the ideas. Raj -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 12:36 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server If security is your goal use an ISA Server. FE Exchange Servers are not security devices, contrary to what you may have been told. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:05 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server To keep the BE server secure ( do not want to open the OWA ports to users who are not using VPN and dialup). Also we have a document management software (imanage) which could be integrated to Outlook. Since the users access the Imanage web portal via the web, they could access their email also via owa (secured with SSL). Any other suggestions would be welcome. Thanks -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:49 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server Why do you think you need a FE server? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:45 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server One Exchange Server, 200 mailboxes -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:45 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server How many Exchange Servers, protocols and mailboxes will this FE Server be load balancing? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:20 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Front end Server Dear All, I am in the process of building a Front End server(Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, to be placed in the DMZ, just for OWA. An IBM workstation class machine with Pentium 4, 1.80GHz CPU with a 36GB HDD is being used for this purpose. I am not expecting more that 20-25 concurrent connections to this box at any given time. Will this box be able to handle this load or do I need a Server class machine? Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, windows 2000 server sp As always I appreciate all your input. Raj ** ** ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction of this message or the information contained in this message or the taking of any action in reliance on it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your cooperation. ** ** ** _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** ** ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains
RE: Front end Server
How many Exchange Servers, protocols and mailboxes will this FE Server be load balancing? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:20 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Front end Server Dear All, I am in the process of building a Front End server(Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, to be placed in the DMZ, just for OWA. An IBM workstation class machine with Pentium 4, 1.80GHz CPU with a 36GB HDD is being used for this purpose. I am not expecting more that 20-25 concurrent connections to this box at any given time. Will this box be able to handle this load or do I need a Server class machine? Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, windows 2000 server sp As always I appreciate all your input. Raj ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction of this message or the information contained in this message or the taking of any action in reliance on it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your cooperation. ** _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Front end Server
One Exchange Server, 200 mailboxes -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:45 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server How many Exchange Servers, protocols and mailboxes will this FE Server be load balancing? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:20 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Front end Server Dear All, I am in the process of building a Front End server(Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, to be placed in the DMZ, just for OWA. An IBM workstation class machine with Pentium 4, 1.80GHz CPU with a 36GB HDD is being used for this purpose. I am not expecting more that 20-25 concurrent connections to this box at any given time. Will this box be able to handle this load or do I need a Server class machine? Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, windows 2000 server sp As always I appreciate all your input. Raj ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction of this message or the information contained in this message or the taking of any action in reliance on it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your cooperation. ** _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction of this message or the information contained in this message or the taking of any action in reliance on it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your cooperation. ** _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Front end Server
Why do you think you need a FE server? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:45 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server One Exchange Server, 200 mailboxes -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:45 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server How many Exchange Servers, protocols and mailboxes will this FE Server be load balancing? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:20 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Front end Server Dear All, I am in the process of building a Front End server(Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, to be placed in the DMZ, just for OWA. An IBM workstation class machine with Pentium 4, 1.80GHz CPU with a 36GB HDD is being used for this purpose. I am not expecting more that 20-25 concurrent connections to this box at any given time. Will this box be able to handle this load or do I need a Server class machine? Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, windows 2000 server sp As always I appreciate all your input. Raj ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction of this message or the information contained in this message or the taking of any action in reliance on it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your cooperation. ** _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction of this message or the information contained in this message or the taking of any action in reliance on it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your cooperation. ** _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Front end Server
To keep the BE server secure ( do not want to open the OWA ports to users who are not using VPN and dialup). Also we have a document management software (imanage) which could be integrated to Outlook. Since the users access the Imanage web portal via the web, they could access their email also via owa (secured with SSL). Any other suggestions would be welcome. Thanks -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:49 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server Why do you think you need a FE server? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:45 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server One Exchange Server, 200 mailboxes -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:45 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server How many Exchange Servers, protocols and mailboxes will this FE Server be load balancing? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:20 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Front end Server Dear All, I am in the process of building a Front End server(Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, to be placed in the DMZ, just for OWA. An IBM workstation class machine with Pentium 4, 1.80GHz CPU with a 36GB HDD is being used for this purpose. I am not expecting more that 20-25 concurrent connections to this box at any given time. Will this box be able to handle this load or do I need a Server class machine? Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, windows 2000 server sp As always I appreciate all your input. Raj ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction of this message or the information contained in this message or the taking of any action in reliance on it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your cooperation. ** _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction of this message or the information contained in this message or the taking of any action in reliance on it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your cooperation. ** _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may
RE: Front end Server
I would give it a try. You didn't say how much memory is in it, however. Be sure that there's enough. Ed Crowley MCSE+Internet MVP kcCC+I Tech Consultant hp Services Protecting the world from PSTs and Bricked Backups! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 9:20 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Front end Server Dear All, I am in the process of building a Front End server(Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, to be placed in the DMZ, just for OWA. An IBM workstation class machine with Pentium 4, 1.80GHz CPU with a 36GB HDD is being used for this purpose. I am not expecting more that 20-25 concurrent connections to this box at any given time. Will this box be able to handle this load or do I need a Server class machine? Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, windows 2000 server sp As always I appreciate all your input. Raj ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction of this message or the information contained in this message or the taking of any action in reliance on it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your cooperation. ** _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Front end Server
512MB. Thanks Ed. -Original Message- From: Ed Crowley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 12:20 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server I would give it a try. You didn't say how much memory is in it, however. Be sure that there's enough. Ed Crowley MCSE+Internet MVP kcCC+I Tech Consultant hp Services Protecting the world from PSTs and Bricked Backups! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 9:20 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Front end Server Dear All, I am in the process of building a Front End server(Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, to be placed in the DMZ, just for OWA. An IBM workstation class machine with Pentium 4, 1.80GHz CPU with a 36GB HDD is being used for this purpose. I am not expecting more that 20-25 concurrent connections to this box at any given time. Will this box be able to handle this load or do I need a Server class machine? Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, windows 2000 server sp As always I appreciate all your input. Raj ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction of this message or the information contained in this message or the taking of any action in reliance on it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your cooperation. ** _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction of this message or the information contained in this message or the taking of any action in reliance on it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your cooperation. ** _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Front end Server
I'd give that a try. Ed Crowley MCSE+Internet MVP kcCC+I Tech Consultant hp Services Protecting the world from PSTs and Bricked Backups! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:23 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server 512MB. Thanks Ed. -Original Message- From: Ed Crowley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 12:20 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server I would give it a try. You didn't say how much memory is in it, however. Be sure that there's enough. Ed Crowley MCSE+Internet MVP kcCC+I Tech Consultant hp Services Protecting the world from PSTs and Bricked Backups! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 9:20 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Front end Server Dear All, I am in the process of building a Front End server(Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, to be placed in the DMZ, just for OWA. An IBM workstation class machine with Pentium 4, 1.80GHz CPU with a 36GB HDD is being used for this purpose. I am not expecting more that 20-25 concurrent connections to this box at any given time. Will this box be able to handle this load or do I need a Server class machine? Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, windows 2000 server sp As always I appreciate all your input. Raj ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction of this message or the information contained in this message or the taking of any action in reliance on it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your cooperation. ** _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction of this message or the information contained in this message or the taking of any action in reliance on it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your cooperation. ** _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Front end Server
If security is your goal use an ISA Server. FE Exchange Servers are not security devices, contrary to what you may have been told. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:05 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server To keep the BE server secure ( do not want to open the OWA ports to users who are not using VPN and dialup). Also we have a document management software (imanage) which could be integrated to Outlook. Since the users access the Imanage web portal via the web, they could access their email also via owa (secured with SSL). Any other suggestions would be welcome. Thanks -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:49 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server Why do you think you need a FE server? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:45 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server One Exchange Server, 200 mailboxes -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:45 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server How many Exchange Servers, protocols and mailboxes will this FE Server be load balancing? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:20 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Front end Server Dear All, I am in the process of building a Front End server(Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, to be placed in the DMZ, just for OWA. An IBM workstation class machine with Pentium 4, 1.80GHz CPU with a 36GB HDD is being used for this purpose. I am not expecting more that 20-25 concurrent connections to this box at any given time. Will this box be able to handle this load or do I need a Server class machine? Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, windows 2000 server sp As always I appreciate all your input. Raj ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction of this message or the information contained in this message or the taking of any action in reliance on it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your cooperation. ** _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction of this message or the information contained in this message or the taking of any action in reliance on it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your cooperation. ** _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe
RE: Front end Server
We considered doing this, but in the end decided to go with a dedicated proxy appliance box. Reasons? 1. Less holes in the firewalls. SSL from the internet, and HTTP to our existing FE server. 2. The cost of the proxy appliance was comparable to server hardware + E2K enterprise. 3. Dedicated appliance box was deemed to be more secure than IIS/Win2K. 4. The proxy box could be used to publish some of our other internal apps to the Internet. 5. Proxy box can do the SSL encryption/decryption. Could theoretically do load balancing too. If you want to stick with Microsoft apps, you can put ISA server on a stand-alone win2k server (no domain) in the DMZ. According to our MS technical contact, this is actually the recommended way of putting OWA on the Internet. -Original Message- From: Pillai, Raj [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 12:20 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Front end Server Dear All, I am in the process of building a Front End server(Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, to be placed in the DMZ, just for OWA. An IBM workstation class machine with Pentium 4, 1.80GHz CPU with a 36GB HDD is being used for this purpose. I am not expecting more that 20-25 concurrent connections to this box at any given time. Will this box be able to handle this load or do I need a Server class machine? Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, windows 2000 server sp As always I appreciate all your input. Raj ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction of this message or the information contained in this message or the taking of any action in reliance on it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your cooperation. ** _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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OK, Any one using an ISA Server in the DMZ connecting to an Exchange Server through the firewall? I have been looking at some technet articles about a trihomed ISA Server in the Perimeter network. Is this a better option? Thanks for all the ideas. Raj -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 12:36 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server If security is your goal use an ISA Server. FE Exchange Servers are not security devices, contrary to what you may have been told. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:05 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server To keep the BE server secure ( do not want to open the OWA ports to users who are not using VPN and dialup). Also we have a document management software (imanage) which could be integrated to Outlook. Since the users access the Imanage web portal via the web, they could access their email also via owa (secured with SSL). Any other suggestions would be welcome. Thanks -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:49 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server Why do you think you need a FE server? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:45 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server One Exchange Server, 200 mailboxes -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:45 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server How many Exchange Servers, protocols and mailboxes will this FE Server be load balancing? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:20 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Front end Server Dear All, I am in the process of building a Front End server(Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, to be placed in the DMZ, just for OWA. An IBM workstation class machine with Pentium 4, 1.80GHz CPU with a 36GB HDD is being used for this purpose. I am not expecting more that 20-25 concurrent connections to this box at any given time. Will this box be able to handle this load or do I need a Server class machine? Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, windows 2000 server sp As always I appreciate all your input. Raj ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction of this message or the information contained in this message or the taking of any action in reliance on it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your cooperation. ** _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction of this message or the information contained in this message or the taking of any action in reliance on it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your cooperation. ** _ List
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http://www.e2ksecurity.com/ Check out The Book references on the right side of that page. I think it's supposed to be available any day now Hunter -Original Message- From: Pillai, Raj [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 2:49 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server OK, Any one using an ISA Server in the DMZ connecting to an Exchange Server through the firewall? I have been looking at some technet articles about a trihomed ISA Server in the Perimeter network. Is this a better option? Thanks for all the ideas. Raj -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 12:36 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server If security is your goal use an ISA Server. FE Exchange Servers are not security devices, contrary to what you may have been told. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:05 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server To keep the BE server secure ( do not want to open the OWA ports to users who are not using VPN and dialup). Also we have a document management software (imanage) which could be integrated to Outlook. Since the users access the Imanage web portal via the web, they could access their email also via owa (secured with SSL). Any other suggestions would be welcome. Thanks -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:49 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server Why do you think you need a FE server? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:45 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server One Exchange Server, 200 mailboxes -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:45 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server How many Exchange Servers, protocols and mailboxes will this FE Server be load balancing? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:20 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Front end Server Dear All, I am in the process of building a Front End server(Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, to be placed in the DMZ, just for OWA. An IBM workstation class machine with Pentium 4, 1.80GHz CPU with a 36GB HDD is being used for this purpose. I am not expecting more that 20-25 concurrent connections to this box at any given time. Will this box be able to handle this load or do I need a Server class machine? Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, windows 2000 server sp As always I appreciate all your input. Raj ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction of this message or the information contained in this message or the taking of any action in reliance on it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your cooperation. ** _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction
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You are getting into the deep end now but simply: Yes, put ISA in a DMZ. Use FE Servers for protocol load balancing and put them inside with the Exchange Servers. Use ISA to publish Exchange resources for controlled access from outside. This architecture involves much more than Exchange. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 2:49 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server OK, Any one using an ISA Server in the DMZ connecting to an Exchange Server through the firewall? I have been looking at some technet articles about a trihomed ISA Server in the Perimeter network. Is this a better option? Thanks for all the ideas. Raj -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 12:36 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server If security is your goal use an ISA Server. FE Exchange Servers are not security devices, contrary to what you may have been told. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:05 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server To keep the BE server secure ( do not want to open the OWA ports to users who are not using VPN and dialup). Also we have a document management software (imanage) which could be integrated to Outlook. Since the users access the Imanage web portal via the web, they could access their email also via owa (secured with SSL). Any other suggestions would be welcome. Thanks -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:49 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server Why do you think you need a FE server? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:45 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server One Exchange Server, 200 mailboxes -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:45 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server How many Exchange Servers, protocols and mailboxes will this FE Server be load balancing? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:20 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Front end Server Dear All, I am in the process of building a Front End server(Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, to be placed in the DMZ, just for OWA. An IBM workstation class machine with Pentium 4, 1.80GHz CPU with a 36GB HDD is being used for this purpose. I am not expecting more that 20-25 concurrent connections to this box at any given time. Will this box be able to handle this load or do I need a Server class machine? Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, windows 2000 server sp As always I appreciate all your input. Raj ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction of this message or the information contained in this message or the taking of any action in reliance on it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your cooperation. ** _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately
RE: Front end Server
I was thinking of eliminating the FE Server if I implement the ISA, and point to the exchange server directly. -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 4:32 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server You are getting into the deep end now but simply: Yes, put ISA in a DMZ. Use FE Servers for protocol load balancing and put them inside with the Exchange Servers. Use ISA to publish Exchange resources for controlled access from outside. This architecture involves much more than Exchange. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 2:49 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server OK, Any one using an ISA Server in the DMZ connecting to an Exchange Server through the firewall? I have been looking at some technet articles about a trihomed ISA Server in the Perimeter network. Is this a better option? Thanks for all the ideas. Raj -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 12:36 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server If security is your goal use an ISA Server. FE Exchange Servers are not security devices, contrary to what you may have been told. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:05 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server To keep the BE server secure ( do not want to open the OWA ports to users who are not using VPN and dialup). Also we have a document management software (imanage) which could be integrated to Outlook. Since the users access the Imanage web portal via the web, they could access their email also via owa (secured with SSL). Any other suggestions would be welcome. Thanks -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:49 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server Why do you think you need a FE server? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:45 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server One Exchange Server, 200 mailboxes -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:45 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server How many Exchange Servers, protocols and mailboxes will this FE Server be load balancing? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:20 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Front end Server Dear All, I am in the process of building a Front End server(Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, to be placed in the DMZ, just for OWA. An IBM workstation class machine with Pentium 4, 1.80GHz CPU with a 36GB HDD is being used for this purpose. I am not expecting more that 20-25 concurrent connections to this box at any given time. Will this box be able to handle this load or do I need a Server class machine? Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, windows 2000 server sp As always I appreciate all your input. Raj ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction of this message or the information contained in this message or the taking of any action in reliance on it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your cooperation. ** _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information
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Read Ken's post a few back on that. I agree with him and have taken that approach on several projects. It can be a little tricky. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 3:45 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server I was thinking of eliminating the FE Server if I implement the ISA, and point to the exchange server directly. -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 4:32 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server You are getting into the deep end now but simply: Yes, put ISA in a DMZ. Use FE Servers for protocol load balancing and put them inside with the Exchange Servers. Use ISA to publish Exchange resources for controlled access from outside. This architecture involves much more than Exchange. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 2:49 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server OK, Any one using an ISA Server in the DMZ connecting to an Exchange Server through the firewall? I have been looking at some technet articles about a trihomed ISA Server in the Perimeter network. Is this a better option? Thanks for all the ideas. Raj -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 12:36 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server If security is your goal use an ISA Server. FE Exchange Servers are not security devices, contrary to what you may have been told. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:05 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server To keep the BE server secure ( do not want to open the OWA ports to users who are not using VPN and dialup). Also we have a document management software (imanage) which could be integrated to Outlook. Since the users access the Imanage web portal via the web, they could access their email also via owa (secured with SSL). Any other suggestions would be welcome. Thanks -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:49 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server Why do you think you need a FE server? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:45 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server One Exchange Server, 200 mailboxes -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:45 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server How many Exchange Servers, protocols and mailboxes will this FE Server be load balancing? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:20 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Front end Server Dear All, I am in the process of building a Front End server(Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, to be placed in the DMZ, just for OWA. An IBM workstation class machine with Pentium 4, 1.80GHz CPU with a 36GB HDD is being used for this purpose. I am not expecting more that 20-25 concurrent connections to this box at any given time. Will this box be able to handle this load or do I need a Server class machine? Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, windows 2000 server sp As always I appreciate all your input. Raj ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction of this message or the information contained in this message or the taking of any action in reliance on it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your cooperation. ** _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource
RE: Front end Server
Thanks for all the info. Raj -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 4:51 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server Read Ken's post a few back on that. I agree with him and have taken that approach on several projects. It can be a little tricky. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 3:45 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server I was thinking of eliminating the FE Server if I implement the ISA, and point to the exchange server directly. -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 4:32 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server You are getting into the deep end now but simply: Yes, put ISA in a DMZ. Use FE Servers for protocol load balancing and put them inside with the Exchange Servers. Use ISA to publish Exchange resources for controlled access from outside. This architecture involves much more than Exchange. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 2:49 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server OK, Any one using an ISA Server in the DMZ connecting to an Exchange Server through the firewall? I have been looking at some technet articles about a trihomed ISA Server in the Perimeter network. Is this a better option? Thanks for all the ideas. Raj -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 12:36 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server If security is your goal use an ISA Server. FE Exchange Servers are not security devices, contrary to what you may have been told. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:05 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server To keep the BE server secure ( do not want to open the OWA ports to users who are not using VPN and dialup). Also we have a document management software (imanage) which could be integrated to Outlook. Since the users access the Imanage web portal via the web, they could access their email also via owa (secured with SSL). Any other suggestions would be welcome. Thanks -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:49 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server Why do you think you need a FE server? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:45 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server One Exchange Server, 200 mailboxes -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:45 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server How many Exchange Servers, protocols and mailboxes will this FE Server be load balancing? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:20 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Front end Server Dear All, I am in the process of building a Front End server(Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, to be placed in the DMZ, just for OWA. An IBM workstation class machine with Pentium 4, 1.80GHz CPU with a 36GB HDD is being used for this purpose. I am not expecting more that 20-25 concurrent connections to this box at any given time. Will this box be able to handle this load or do I need a Server class machine? Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, windows 2000 server sp As always I appreciate all your input. Raj ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction of this message or the information contained in this message or the taking of any action in reliance on it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your cooperation. ** _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp
RE: Front end Server
If you have only one Exchange back-end server, then that could well be a fine idea. One advantage to a front-end server or a network-load-balanced team of them is that you can have a single URL for all users that won't redirect to the proper back-end server. That makes firewall mapping easier. Ed Crowley MCSE+Internet MVP kcCC+I Tech Consultant hp Services Protecting the world from PSTs and Bricked Backups! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 2:45 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server I was thinking of eliminating the FE Server if I implement the ISA, and point to the exchange server directly. -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 4:32 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server You are getting into the deep end now but simply: Yes, put ISA in a DMZ. Use FE Servers for protocol load balancing and put them inside with the Exchange Servers. Use ISA to publish Exchange resources for controlled access from outside. This architecture involves much more than Exchange. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 2:49 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server OK, Any one using an ISA Server in the DMZ connecting to an Exchange Server through the firewall? I have been looking at some technet articles about a trihomed ISA Server in the Perimeter network. Is this a better option? Thanks for all the ideas. Raj -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 12:36 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server If security is your goal use an ISA Server. FE Exchange Servers are not security devices, contrary to what you may have been told. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:05 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server To keep the BE server secure ( do not want to open the OWA ports to users who are not using VPN and dialup). Also we have a document management software (imanage) which could be integrated to Outlook. Since the users access the Imanage web portal via the web, they could access their email also via owa (secured with SSL). Any other suggestions would be welcome. Thanks -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:49 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server Why do you think you need a FE server? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:45 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server One Exchange Server, 200 mailboxes -Original Message- From: Charles Marriott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:45 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Front end Server How many Exchange Servers, protocols and mailboxes will this FE Server be load balancing? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pillai, Raj Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 10:20 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Front end Server Dear All, I am in the process of building a Front End server(Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, to be placed in the DMZ, just for OWA. An IBM workstation class machine with Pentium 4, 1.80GHz CPU with a 36GB HDD is being used for this purpose. I am not expecting more that 20-25 concurrent connections to this box at any given time. Will this box be able to handle this load or do I need a Server class machine? Exchange 2000 enterprise sp3, windows 2000 server sp As always I appreciate all your input. Raj ** This e-mail message, including any attachments, contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. This message is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient of this message, do not read it; please immediately notify the sender that you have received this message in error and delete this message.Unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, reproduction of this message or the information contained in this message or the taking of any action in reliance on it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your cooperation. ** _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm
RE: Front end server to 5.5 back end
Your tests are correct. -Original Message- From: Patterson, Norman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2002 6:09 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Front end server to 5.5 back end Is it possible to use an Ex 2000 front end server to proxy POP/IMAP connections to an Ex 5.5 back end (all servers in the same site/admin group/routing group)? Our tests suggest no, but if there is a way it would be really useful to us. _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Front-end server problem
OK, that's what I wanted to hear. I haven't tried this yet myself, and wasn't sure if it was a known issue. My colleague did open a support call, and hopefully we'll know soon if it is environment specific or an architecture issue. Thanks David for your responses. Cheers all, Karen On Mon, 7 Jan 2002, David Lemson wrote: I couldn't say without looking at your topology. No, there is nothing inherently bad about having SMTP Connectors sourced on front-end servers. If inetinfo is crashing, they should report it to Microsoft PSS so that the crash can be investigated. If it is a bug, it will never get fixed if Microsoft doesn't get the data on it. _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Front-end server problem
Here are the facts: - The setting on an Exchange server This is a Front End Server in ESM has no effect on SMTP. It only affects POP, IMAP, and HTTP. The design of Exchange is that all Exchange servers are inbound servers for SMTP. Outbound SMTP is controlled via SMTP Connectors. - Some people have asked for the ability to run Front Ends without information stores on them, in order to reduce the memory footprint, etc. As far as I know, this is not supported in the current version of Exchange 2000. - Separate from the fact above, the SMTP Service does need an information store to be mounted in order to generate delivery status notifications (even if there is no mailbox delivery happening on that server). The reason is that there is some formatting that needs to happen to the attached message that uses the MIME formatting code present in the store. If you dismount all mailbox stores on a server that accepts inbound messages and that server creates a DSN, that DSN and all subsequent ones will stick in the local delivery queue until a mailbox store is mounted. In this case, the server doesn't go into a loop or crash, it's just that all DSNs will stick in the local delivery queue (which is a bad thing). I hope this clears it up. David -Original Message- From: Karen McLaughlin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, January 04, 2002 12:18 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Front-end server problem Hi all, I'm about to configure front-end servers for SMTP, but heard some pretty distressing news about that today. I heard that inetinfo will crash if the servers have any information stores of them, but since the stores generate delivery status msgs, you can't have the FE's as SMTP Gateways or the machine will start establishing TCP connections to itself indefinitely. Apparently there are Q articles out about this, but I haven't read them yet. I was curious to see who has tried to do this out in the field and what your experience has been like so far. TIA, Karen _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Front-end server problem
If you're referring to Exchange 2000, I wouldn't necessarily create front-end servers just for SMTP. I'd use the SMTP service that comes with IIS to relay SMTP. You can use front-end servers for HTTP, IMAP and POP, though. Ed Crowley MCSE+Internet MVP kcCC+I Tech Consultant Compaq Computer Corporation Protecting the world from PSTs and Bricked Backups! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Karen McLaughlin Sent: Friday, January 04, 2002 12:18 PM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: Front-end server problem Hi all, I'm about to configure front-end servers for SMTP, but heard some pretty distressing news about that today. I heard that inetinfo will crash if the servers have any information stores of them, but since the stores generate delivery status msgs, you can't have the FE's as SMTP Gateways or the machine will start establishing TCP connections to itself indefinitely. Apparently there are Q articles out about this, but I haven't read them yet. I was curious to see who has tried to do this out in the field and what your experience has been like so far. TIA, Karen _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
