Nick, there is a ton of information on the web on DNS, from it's architecture to message formats, to configuring specific host systems. There's also a book called "DNS for Dummies" that would be a good starting point, covering the basics of theory and such. 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: Nick [mailto:nick.kirby@xxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2004 6:27 PM To: [ExchangeList] Subject: [exchangelist] RE: Initial setup enquiry. http://www.MSExchange.org/ I've been thinking about that. I could then bung that on the router. Trouble is, my connection is very much home based, and I will be moving soon for a year at least (so a sensible person would argue why on god's green earth do I need an exchange server) which is a good point, but it's a bit like a hill - because it's there. When I move I fully intend to sort out these SMTP issues, as I am considering going with demon.net who provide one anyway. In the meanwhile some research shows that I could use a free version of GFI mail essentials 10 to pop3 from my generic ISP (this account) email, and go SMTP later on. I want to get my head around DNS, mainly because I tihnk I am making it more complicated than it is, and understanding makes things easier. Any thoughts? -----Original Message----- From: Technical [mailto:tech@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: 19 August 2004 18:36 To: [ExchangeList] Subject: [exchangelist] RE: Initial setup enquiry. http://www.MSExchange.org/ Nick WHy not pay a few quid extra and get a fixed IP Address??? Frustrated Admin ------------------------------------------------------ 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: World of Windows Networking: http://www.windowsnetworking.com 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: nick.kirby@xxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe visit http://www.webelists.com/cgi/lyris.pl?enter=exchangelist Report abuse to listadmin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx ------------------------------------------------------ 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: World of Windows Networking: http://www.windowsnetworking.com 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: glara@xxxxxxx To unsubscribe visit http://www.webelists.com/cgi/lyris.pl?enter=exchangelist Report abuse to listadmin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx