Theoretically, since the SMTP service is separate from Exchange, as long as that service is running, incoming mail should queue up. Once the store is mounted and the Exchange MTA is running, the next time the SMTP service attempts delivery the mail should be delivered. Greg Lara ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------- This e-mail message may contain privileged, confidential and/or proprietary information intended only for the person(s) named. If you are not the intended recipient, please destroy this message, and any attachments, and notify the sender by return e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient(s), or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient(s), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, disclosure or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------- -----Original Message----- From: Danny [mailto:nocmonkey@xxxxxxxxx] Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 4:13 PM To: [ExchangeList] Subject: [exchangelist] Exchange Server 2003 - DB Dismounted - What happens to incoming email? http://www.MSExchange.org/ If the mailstore is dismounted, what happens to incoming SMTP email?