ISAserver.org - Monthly Article Update Hi ISAlist, New articles added to ISAserver.org last month: Title: Supporting ISA Server 2000 Publishing of Exchange Server 2000/2003 with SMTP Relays - Part 3: Creating a Simple Anonymous Inbound SMTP Relay and Links to More Resources Author: Thomas Shinder Summary: In part 1 of this three part series on SMTP relays we talked about the definition and functions of an SMTP relay and how they?re used to protect Exchange Servers protected by an ISA Server firewall. In part 2 we went into more detail and described the features and functions of the various types of SMTP relays used in production networks. Make sure to check out these articles if you haven?t had a chance to do so yet. In this article you get the step by steps to create a secure non-authenticating inbound SMTP relay. Link: http://www.ISAserver.org/pages/article.asp?id=1166 Title: Add an extra antivirus engine to ISA for free! - GFI releases GFI DownloadSecurity Freeware Author: GFI Software Summary: In line with its efforts to promote network security, GFI has released a freeware version of GFI DownloadSecurity for ISA Server 6, its content security product that handles the security risk of file downloads without resorting to blocking them all at firewall level. The freeware version scans HTTP and FTP downloads at the network perimeter using a single anti-virus engine, and can be used as additional protection by companies who do not yet perform virus scanning at firewall level. Link: http://www.ISAserver.org/pages/article.asp?id=1165 Title: Introducing the ISA Server 2000 Exchange Server 2000/2003 Deployment Kit Author: Thomas Shinder Summary: The ISA Server 2000 Exchange 2000/2003 Deployment Kit is here! Answers to all your questions regarding Exchange Server publishing and remote access to Exchange Server services via ISA Server firewalls are found in the kit. Check out this article for an intro to the kit and download links. Link: http://www.ISAserver.org/pages/article.asp?id=1164 Title: Supporting ISA Server 2000 Publishing of Exchange Server 2000/2003 with SMTP Relays - Part 2: Types of SMTP Relays Author: Thomas Shinder Summary: In part 1 of this series on SMTP relays, we went over what an SMTP is, what it does and why you want one. Head on over to http://www.msexchange.org/articles/smtprelaypart1.html to read part 1 if you haven?t had a chance to look at it yet. In this, part 2 of our three part series on SMTP relays, we?ll go over the different types of SMTP relays you can use to protect and enhance your Exchange Server. I?ll explain the different types of SMTP relays you can use for both inbound and outbound access and the advantages provided by each relay type. Link: http://www.ISAserver.org/pages/article.asp?id=1163 Title: Announcing Beta 2 of the ISA Server 2000 Exchange Server 2000/2003 Deployment Kit Author: Thomas Shinder Summary: Thanks to everyone who contributed suggestions, recommendations and enhancements to the ISA Server 2000 Exchange Server 2000/2003 Deployment Kit beta 1 release. I?ve been able to incorporate a number of changes and additions to the ISA Server 2000 Exchange Server 2000/2003 Deployment Kit documents based on your suggestions. If you haven?t seen a change based on your suggestion made yet, don?t worry. I?m still trying to catch up with your mail and will make the changes ASAP. I appreciate the input you?ve sent to me a tshinder@xxxxxxxxxxx and hope to get even more. Link: http://www.ISAserver.org/pages/article.asp?id=1162 Title: Akonix Products Stop Instant Messaging in its Tracks Author: Thomas Shinder Summary: Instant messaging (IM) is one of the most popular Internet applications today, but in a business environment, it can also be one of the most troublesome. In addition to wasting time and decreasing employee productivity, the use of IM software can also put your organization in a precarious legal position if your company is in an industry that falls under certain regulations, such as HIPAA (health care industry), SEC Rules (financial services industry) and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (public company accounting oversight). Check out this review to see how Akonix beats down the dreaded Instant Messengers. Link: http://www.ISAserver.org/pages/article.asp?id=1161 Title: Network Engines and Authenex Unveil AOne Appliance Author: Administrator Summary: Authenex and Network Engines have unveiled the AOne Appliance, which combines the Authenex Strong Authentication System and Microsoft ISA Server with a high-performance integrated appliance to deliver a comprehensive suite of two-factor network security applications. Link: http://www.ISAserver.org/pages/article.asp?id=1160 Title: Introducing the Beta 1 release of the ISA Server 2000 Exchange 2000/2003 Secure Remote Email Deployment Kit Author: Thomas Shinder Summary: Is your company interested in providing secure remote access to your Exchange Server? Do your remote users need to connect to the Exchange Server's SMTP/POP3/IMAP4/NNTP services? How about secure remote connections to Outlook Web Access? Are you ready to roll out RPC over HTTP connections? If you're considering a secure remote access solution to your Exchange Server, then check out this beta 1 version of the ISA Server 2000 Exchange Server 2000/2003 Deployment Kit. Everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask is included in this kit. Check it out! Link: http://www.ISAserver.org/pages/article.asp?id=1159 Title: ISA Server 2000 VPN Deployment Kit Feedback Contest Author: Thomas Shinder Summary: If you're one of the almost 25,000 people who have downloaded the ISA Server 2000 VPN Deployment kit, then we want to know what you think! Let us know about your experiences with the kit and you'll win a copy of ISA Server and Beyond and one hour of free consulting time. Check the link for details. Thanks! Link: http://www.ISAserver.org/pages/article.asp?id=1158 Title: Designing DNS to Support Remote Outlook MAPI Client Access to Exchange via Secure Exchange RPC Publishing Author: Thomas Shinder Summary: What do you think is ISA Server's "killer app"? If you ask me, its secure Exchange RPC Publishing. Secure RPC Publishing allows you to open Outlook 2000/2002/2003 and have it work when connected to the local network or when you're in a hotel room 3000 miles away. The rub is getting DNS to work right to support this config. No problem! Check out the article and find out how. Link: http://www.ISAserver.org/pages/article.asp?id=1157 Visit the Subscription Management (http://newsletter.isoftmarketing.com/) section to unsubscribe. ISAserver.org is in no way affiliated with Microsoft Corp. For sponsorship information, contact us at advertising@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Copyright © ISAserver.org 2003. All rights reserved.