Exchange server should be inside then publish server or port forward only required ports. i.e. for pop3 port forward port 110 to exchange, for web access port 80 to exchange and so on. You should read up on firewalls & security before you do that. Paul Taylor MCSE, CNA, CCNA, CUSA, Net+, A+ 1296 Wiltshire Lane Mississauga, Ontario L5C 4C5 paul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Tel: (905) 272-4437 Fax: (905) 272-0581 http://www.taylordomain.ca <http://www.taylordomain.ca/> -----Original Message----- From: Neil Hobson [mailto:Neil.Hobson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Friday, August 22, 2003 8:48 AM To: [ExchangeList] Subject: [exchangelist] RE: E2k -in the DMZ segment ! http://www.MSExchange.org/ Why do that? You'll have to poke so many holes in the firewall, it'll resemble Swiss cheese. That's really not a good configuration if security is important to you. Neil _____ From: Andrey Silkin [mailto:silkin@xxxxxx] Sent: 22 August 2003 13:11 To: [ExchangeList] http://www.MSExchange.org/ Hi all ! Can somebody explain me how can I put E2k in the DMZ segment . I didn't understand how can I install my server in this zone ... because the installation process tried to connect to my DC ? Best Regards Andrey Silkin ------------------------------------------------------ List Archives: http://www.webelists.com/cgi/lyris.pl?enter=exchangelist Exchange Newsletters: http://www.msexchange.org/pages/newsletter.asp Exchange FAQ: http://www.msexchange.org/pages/larticle.asp?type=FAQ ------------------------------------------------------ Other Internet Software Marketing Sites: Leading Network Software Directory: http://www.serverfiles.com No.1 ISA Server Resource Site: http://www.isaserver.org Windows Security Resource Site: http://www.windowsecurity.com/ Network Security Library: http://www.secinf.net/ Windows 2000/NT Fax Solutions: http://www.ntfaxfaq.com ------------------------------------------------------ You are currently subscribed to this MSExchange.org Discussion List as: neil.hobson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe send a blank email to $subst('Email.Unsub') ______________________________________________________ This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any view or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Silversands. If you have received this email in error, please contact our Support Desk immediately on 01202 360360 or email help-desk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.silversands.co.uk ____________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------ List Archives: http://www.webelists.com/cgi/lyris.pl?enter=exchangelist Exchange Newsletters: http://www.msexchange.org/pages/newsletter.asp Exchange FAQ: http://www.msexchange.org/pages/larticle.asp?type=FAQ ------------------------------------------------------ Other Internet Software Marketing Sites: Leading Network Software Directory: http://www.serverfiles.com No.1 ISA Server Resource Site: http://www.isaserver.org Windows Security Resource Site: http://www.windowsecurity.com/ Network Security Library: http://www.secinf.net/ Windows 2000/NT Fax Solutions: http://www.ntfaxfaq.com ------------------------------------------------------ You are currently subscribed to this MSExchange.org Discussion List as: paul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe send a blank email to $subst('Email.Unsub') The information contained in this e-mail is intended for the the intend person only. Duplication or replication of this e-mail in part or in whole without written consent of the author can be considered unlawfull.