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I'd like to respond to this question if I may. First let me say that we're on V4R1; we'll be going to V4R3 shortly. This may (or may not) clear up some problems we've had. Our desktop client is Outlook 97. We've decided to look at Exchange Server because we've heard it's very stable and reliable plus has good administrative tools. I thought that setting up and configuring the AS40 for email was pretty simple and straightforward. The TCP/IP manual did a good job of describing this procedure. What the TCP/IP manual doesn't do is explain how all these components work together, what all those running jobs are and what they're doing, and it doesn't have anything on troubleshooting. For the most part, I would have to say that the AS400 makes a pretty reliable mail server--most of the time. It's those times when it isn't--and there seems to be little we can do about it--which gives us headaches. Often it's just a random user not getting their mail. Checking their mailbox may show a bunch of messages piled up that are not getting delivered. We don't know why they're hung up or how to fix it. Occasionally, nobody will be able to send mail. When they try it comes back undeliverable with a message from QGATE (whatever that is) saying, "Host xxxxx not able to resolve recipient's address" even though the address is a known good one. Another problem we've had is with receiving attachments--sometimes they work, sometime they don't. Usually, the 400 doesn't receive graphics file or .EXE files correctly. Sometimes I'll get a report of a user not being able to open a Word doc they received. This is pretty serious since we get quite a few important documents via email. Sending attachments seems to work fine. The main complaint that I have is the apparent lack of useful and helpful troubleshooting tools for problems when they do crop up. When a problem occurs, there are few documented steps or procedures (that I've been able to find) you can follow you find and correct the problems. This list, which is a fine resource on some topics, wasn't able to answer my questions about mail. -----Original Message----- From: owner-midrange-l@midrange.com On Behalf Of Robert Kraai Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 1999 1:40 PM To: 'MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com' Subject: RE: firewall & proxy server I'd be interested in knowing why you are changing. We are just getting ready to implement one of our AS/400s as an email server as well as the host of your web site. Is there something that I should know?? ---Bob Kraai -----Original Message----- From: Brown, Camille [SMTP:cbrown@che400.state.sc.us] Sent: Thursday, July 01, 1999 2:22 PM To: 'midrange-l@midrange.com' Subject: firewall & proxy server We have the firewall product installed on our AS/400. It's working fine but . . . here's the catch. The AS/400 has been acting as a pop server, and we're now going to be moving the mail to an Exchange Server. Also, we're in a token ring environment and are in the process of switching to ethernet. We are a small shop, and I find that in making these changes, it requires extensive re-configuration of the firewall product. I'd like to explore some options--one of which I've been told is Microsoft Proxy Server, since we use an NT Server or biting the bullet and keeping the AS/400 firewall in place. Any thoughts? I'd really appreciate it. Thank you very much, Camille Brown +--- | This is the Midrange System Mailing List! | To submit a new message, send your mail to MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com. | To subscribe to this list send email to MIDRANGE-L-SUB@midrange.com. | To unsubscribe from this list send email to MIDRANGE-L-UNSUB@midrange.com. | Questions should be directed to the list owner/operator: david@midrange.com +--- +--- | This is the Midrange System Mailing List! | To submit a new message, send your mail to MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com. | To subscribe to this list send email to MIDRANGE-L-SUB@midrange.com. | To unsubscribe from this list send email to MIDRANGE-L-UNSUB@midrange.com. | Questions should be directed to the list owner/operator: david@midrange.com +--- +--- | This is the Midrange System Mailing List! | To submit a new message, send your mail to MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com. | To subscribe to this list send email to MIDRANGE-L-SUB@midrange.com. | To unsubscribe from this list send email to MIDRANGE-L-UNSUB@midrange.com. | Questions should be directed to the list owner/operator: david@midrange.com +---
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