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Torrey Lauer
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Wed Nov 09, 2005 9:29 am Post subject:
How to setup A record in Exchange? |
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I'm trying to understand how to correctly setup SMTP. I've got this much
figured out:
1. Create an MX record with our hosting company (in my case, it's
ipowerweb).
2. I keep being told I have to setup an A record on the SBS2K3 Prem. server,
but I don't know how to do that. How do I do this?
I've heard that it's done through the "connect the internet" wizard in
Server Management, but at what step is the A record created?
Also, I've been told that I should have the MX record point to the A record
in format mail.domain.com. How do I create the "mail" part of that in the A
record? As one can tell, this has me a little confused.
3. I need to download a third party software that will keep our dynamic IP
address up to date with DynDNS.
4. I've been told that some ISP's will deny our e-mails because they'll
detect it's from a dynamic IP. Is that correct?
Anyone with experience setting SMTP up on their server, please provide me a
basic step-by-step. It does not have to long or detailed -- just basic
steps please.
I believe I have to run the "connect to the internet" wizard again, but I
want to understand what parts of that wizard create the A record. I also
know that I need to create the MX record at ipowerweb and point that to the
A record.
I'm assuming that I am only using DynDNS to keep a "static" link from the
internet to our SBS2K3 Prem. server. So, I don't think I need to create the
MX record at DynDNS.
I feel like I'm babbling now. Please help me clarify this! Thanks!
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Torrey Lauer
Modern Travel Services
moderntravel DOT net
Rainbow Sky Travel
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Steve
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Wed Nov 09, 2005 9:48 am Post subject:
Re: How to setup A record in Exchange? |
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Your DNS hosting company needs to create the A record as well as the MX
record. You don't do it on the SBS. Who is telling you to set it up on your
SBS? A static IP is easier to deal with from the standpoint of not then
having to change your A record as you'll need to do with your dynamic IP
service-DynDNS or other service can help to automatically do this. Using a
low end firewall/router in front of the SBS with this capability built in is
also advised. You have a much greater chance of being on some type of
blacklist with a dynamic IP.
"Torrey Lauer" <torrey@nospam.moderntravel.net> wrote in message
news:%23BWhP3N5FHA.2864@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
| Quote: | I'm trying to understand how to correctly setup SMTP. I've got this much
figured out:
1. Create an MX record with our hosting company (in my case, it's
ipowerweb).
2. I keep being told I have to setup an A record on the SBS2K3 Prem.
server, but I don't know how to do that. How do I do this?
I've heard that it's done through the "connect the internet" wizard in
Server Management, but at what step is the A record created?
Also, I've been told that I should have the MX record point to the A
record in format mail.domain.com. How do I create the "mail" part of that
in the A record? As one can tell, this has me a little confused.
3. I need to download a third party software that will keep our dynamic IP
address up to date with DynDNS.
4. I've been told that some ISP's will deny our e-mails because they'll
detect it's from a dynamic IP. Is that correct?
Anyone with experience setting SMTP up on their server, please provide me
a basic step-by-step. It does not have to long or detailed -- just basic
steps please.
I believe I have to run the "connect to the internet" wizard again, but I
want to understand what parts of that wizard create the A record. I also
know that I need to create the MX record at ipowerweb and point that to
the A record.
I'm assuming that I am only using DynDNS to keep a "static" link from the
internet to our SBS2K3 Prem. server. So, I don't think I need to create
the MX record at DynDNS.
I feel like I'm babbling now. Please help me clarify this! Thanks!
--
Torrey Lauer
Modern Travel Services
moderntravel DOT net
Rainbow Sky Travel
rainbow sky travel DOT net
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Javier Gomez [SBS MVP]
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Wed Nov 09, 2005 5:50 pm Post subject:
Re: How to setup A record in Exchange? |
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Check this out:
http://msmvps.com/javier/archive/2004/10/25/16621.aspx
And to answer some of your questions...
| Quote: | 1. Create an MX record with our hosting company (in my case, it's
ipowerweb).
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Yep... with whomever is hosting your public DNS.
| Quote: | 2. I keep being told I have to setup an A record on the SBS2K3 Prem.
server, but I don't know how to do that. How do I do this?
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Nope... the A record is also on the public DNS (hence same people as #1).
| Quote: | Also, I've been told that I should have the MX record point to the A
record in format mail.domain.com. How do I create the "mail" part of that
in the A record? As one can tell, this has me a little confused.
|
Again this is at your public DNS record... think about it this way-> A "MX"
record points what the hostname of the mail server for a domain, but the "A"
records points the hostname to the IP address.
So an MX record like for yourdomain.com that points to
something.yourdomain.com will tell people to look at
"something.yourdomain.com" for sending mail to you. An "A" record that
points something.yourdomain.com to XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX will tell them what IP
the that hostname is.
| Quote: | 3. I need to download a third party software that will keep our dynamic IP
address up to date with DynDNS.
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Yep... this is very important. Read my blog (first link) for more info.
| Quote: | 4. I've been told that some ISP's will deny our e-mails because they'll
detect it's from a dynamic IP. Is that correct?
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Yep. You must use a Smarthost to prevent this.
http://www.sbslinks.com/DNS_Smarthost.htm
| Quote: | Anyone with experience setting SMTP up on their server, please provide me
a basic step-by-step. It does not have to long or detailed -- just basic
steps please.
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Its says switching from POP3... but its the same thing:
http://msmvps.com/javier/archive/2004/10/25/16621.aspx
| Quote: | I believe I have to run the "connect to the internet" wizard again, but I
want to understand what parts of that wizard create the A record. I also
know that I need to create the MX record at ipowerweb and point that to
the A record.
I'm assuming that I am only using DynDNS to keep a "static" link from the
internet to our SBS2K3 Prem. server. So, I don't think I need to create
the MX record at DynDNS.
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That's true... unless you are hosting your public DNS at DynDNS.
--
Javier [SBS MVP]
www.msmvps.com/javier
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Torrey Lauer
Guest
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Wed Nov 09, 2005 9:50 pm Post subject:
Re: How to setup A record in Exchange? |
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Which DDNS software do you use and/or recommend? There seems to quite a few
choices.
--
Torrey Lauer
Modern Travel Services
moderntravel DOT net
Rainbow Sky Travel
rainbow sky travel DOT net
"Javier Gomez [SBS MVP]" <javier_gomez@REMOVE.THIS.engineer.com> wrote in
message news:emroApT5FHA.4012@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
| Quote: | Check this out:
http://msmvps.com/javier/archive/2004/10/25/16621.aspx
And to answer some of your questions...
1. Create an MX record with our hosting company (in my case, it's
ipowerweb).
Yep... with whomever is hosting your public DNS.
2. I keep being told I have to setup an A record on the SBS2K3 Prem.
server, but I don't know how to do that. How do I do this?
Nope... the A record is also on the public DNS (hence same people as #1).
Also, I've been told that I should have the MX record point to the A
record in format mail.domain.com. How do I create the "mail" part of
that in the A record? As one can tell, this has me a little confused.
Again this is at your public DNS record... think about it this way-> A
"MX" record points what the hostname of the mail server for a domain, but
the "A" records points the hostname to the IP address.
So an MX record like for yourdomain.com that points to
something.yourdomain.com will tell people to look at
"something.yourdomain.com" for sending mail to you. An "A" record that
points something.yourdomain.com to XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX will tell them what IP
the that hostname is.
3. I need to download a third party software that will keep our dynamic
IP address up to date with DynDNS.
Yep... this is very important. Read my blog (first link) for more info.
4. I've been told that some ISP's will deny our e-mails because they'll
detect it's from a dynamic IP. Is that correct?
Yep. You must use a Smarthost to prevent this.
http://www.sbslinks.com/DNS_Smarthost.htm
Anyone with experience setting SMTP up on their server, please provide me
a basic step-by-step. It does not have to long or detailed -- just basic
steps please.
Its says switching from POP3... but its the same thing:
http://msmvps.com/javier/archive/2004/10/25/16621.aspx
I believe I have to run the "connect to the internet" wizard again, but I
want to understand what parts of that wizard create the A record. I also
know that I need to create the MX record at ipowerweb and point that to
the A record.
I'm assuming that I am only using DynDNS to keep a "static" link from the
internet to our SBS2K3 Prem. server. So, I don't think I need to create
the MX record at DynDNS.
That's true... unless you are hosting your public DNS at DynDNS.
--
Javier [SBS MVP]
www.msmvps.com/javier
SBS ROCKS!!!
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Javier Gomez [SBS MVP]
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Thu Nov 10, 2005 1:51 am Post subject:
Re: How to setup A record in Exchange? |
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I normally use whatever the router supports. However, I have very good
experiences with www.dyndns.orgv (which is also what routers support).
--
Javier [SBS MVP]
www.msmvps.com/javier
<< SBS ROCKS!!! >>
"Torrey Lauer" <torrey@nospam.moderntravel.net> wrote in message
news:%23fsHHnW5FHA.2396@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
| Quote: | Which DDNS software do you use and/or recommend? There seems to quite a
few choices.
--
Torrey Lauer
Modern Travel Services
moderntravel DOT net
Rainbow Sky Travel
rainbow sky travel DOT net
"Javier Gomez [SBS MVP]" <javier_gomez@REMOVE.THIS.engineer.com> wrote in
message news:emroApT5FHA.4012@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
Check this out:
http://msmvps.com/javier/archive/2004/10/25/16621.aspx
And to answer some of your questions...
1. Create an MX record with our hosting company (in my case, it's
ipowerweb).
Yep... with whomever is hosting your public DNS.
2. I keep being told I have to setup an A record on the SBS2K3 Prem.
server, but I don't know how to do that. How do I do this?
Nope... the A record is also on the public DNS (hence same people as #1).
Also, I've been told that I should have the MX record point to the A
record in format mail.domain.com. How do I create the "mail" part of
that in the A record? As one can tell, this has me a little confused.
Again this is at your public DNS record... think about it this way-> A
"MX" record points what the hostname of the mail server for a domain, but
the "A" records points the hostname to the IP address.
So an MX record like for yourdomain.com that points to
something.yourdomain.com will tell people to look at
"something.yourdomain.com" for sending mail to you. An "A" record that
points something.yourdomain.com to XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX will tell them what IP
the that hostname is.
3. I need to download a third party software that will keep our dynamic
IP address up to date with DynDNS.
Yep... this is very important. Read my blog (first link) for more info.
4. I've been told that some ISP's will deny our e-mails because they'll
detect it's from a dynamic IP. Is that correct?
Yep. You must use a Smarthost to prevent this.
http://www.sbslinks.com/DNS_Smarthost.htm
Anyone with experience setting SMTP up on their server, please provide
me a basic step-by-step. It does not have to long or detailed -- just
basic steps please.
Its says switching from POP3... but its the same thing:
http://msmvps.com/javier/archive/2004/10/25/16621.aspx
I believe I have to run the "connect to the internet" wizard again, but
I want to understand what parts of that wizard create the A record. I
also know that I need to create the MX record at ipowerweb and point
that to the A record.
I'm assuming that I am only using DynDNS to keep a "static" link from
the internet to our SBS2K3 Prem. server. So, I don't think I need to
create the MX record at DynDNS.
That's true... unless you are hosting your public DNS at DynDNS.
--
Javier [SBS MVP]
www.msmvps.com/javier
SBS ROCKS!!!
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Torrey Lauer
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Thu Nov 10, 2005 8:31 am Post subject:
Re: How to setup A record in Exchange? |
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Dyndns.org doesn't actually have software ddns that automatically updates
the ip address. Am I wrong? I've only seen their site refer users to third
party software to do the ip address updates.
--
Torrey Lauer
Modern Travel Services
moderntravel DOT net
Rainbow Sky Travel
rainbow sky travel DOT net
"Javier Gomez [SBS MVP]" <javier_gomez@REMOVE.THIS.engineer.com> wrote in
message news:ukjCf2X5FHA.1420@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
| Quote: | I normally use whatever the router supports. However, I have very good
experiences with www.dyndns.orgv (which is also what routers support).
--
Javier [SBS MVP]
www.msmvps.com/javier
SBS ROCKS!!!
"Torrey Lauer" <torrey@nospam.moderntravel.net> wrote in message
news:%23fsHHnW5FHA.2396@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
Which DDNS software do you use and/or recommend? There seems to quite a
few choices.
--
Torrey Lauer
Modern Travel Services
moderntravel DOT net
Rainbow Sky Travel
rainbow sky travel DOT net
"Javier Gomez [SBS MVP]" <javier_gomez@REMOVE.THIS.engineer.com> wrote in
message news:emroApT5FHA.4012@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
Check this out:
http://msmvps.com/javier/archive/2004/10/25/16621.aspx
And to answer some of your questions...
1. Create an MX record with our hosting company (in my case, it's
ipowerweb).
Yep... with whomever is hosting your public DNS.
2. I keep being told I have to setup an A record on the SBS2K3 Prem.
server, but I don't know how to do that. How do I do this?
Nope... the A record is also on the public DNS (hence same people as
#1).
Also, I've been told that I should have the MX record point to the A
record in format mail.domain.com. How do I create the "mail" part of
that in the A record? As one can tell, this has me a little confused.
Again this is at your public DNS record... think about it this way-> A
"MX" record points what the hostname of the mail server for a domain,
but the "A" records points the hostname to the IP address.
So an MX record like for yourdomain.com that points to
something.yourdomain.com will tell people to look at
"something.yourdomain.com" for sending mail to you. An "A" record that
points something.yourdomain.com to XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX will tell them what
IP the that hostname is.
3. I need to download a third party software that will keep our dynamic
IP address up to date with DynDNS.
Yep... this is very important. Read my blog (first link) for more info.
4. I've been told that some ISP's will deny our e-mails because they'll
detect it's from a dynamic IP. Is that correct?
Yep. You must use a Smarthost to prevent this.
http://www.sbslinks.com/DNS_Smarthost.htm
Anyone with experience setting SMTP up on their server, please provide
me a basic step-by-step. It does not have to long or detailed -- just
basic steps please.
Its says switching from POP3... but its the same thing:
http://msmvps.com/javier/archive/2004/10/25/16621.aspx
I believe I have to run the "connect to the internet" wizard again, but
I want to understand what parts of that wizard create the A record. I
also know that I need to create the MX record at ipowerweb and point
that to the A record.
I'm assuming that I am only using DynDNS to keep a "static" link from
the internet to our SBS2K3 Prem. server. So, I don't think I need to
create the MX record at DynDNS.
That's true... unless you are hosting your public DNS at DynDNS.
--
Javier [SBS MVP]
www.msmvps.com/javier
SBS ROCKS!!!
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Javier Gomez [SBS MVP]
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Thu Nov 10, 2005 9:50 am Post subject:
Re: How to setup A record in Exchange? |
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| Quote: | Dyndns.org doesn't actually have software ddns that automatically updates
the ip address. Am I wrong? I've only seen their site refer users to
third party software to do the ip address updates.
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Yes, the update software is not from them (most DDNS companies are like
that). But, that's not an issue...just download any app that supports them.
DynDNS updater is free and runs as a service... everything you'll need.
http://www.download.com/DynDNS-Updater/3000-2381-10405775.html?part=dl-DynDNSUpd&subj=dl&tag=button
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Javier [SBS MVP]
www.msmvps.com/javier
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Torrey Lauer
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Sat Nov 12, 2005 1:50 am Post subject:
Re: How to setup A record in Exchange? |
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Javier,
Thanks for the help! I've downloaded the ddns software and have it running.
However, I'm confused (STILL). I've asked IPowerWeb to create the new MX
record for me. I don't know if I used the right domain (exactly) though.
The new MX record that I've asked IPowerWeb to create is moderntravel d0t
dnsalias d01t com.
I used DynDNS.org to be able to use a "static" ip. My question for this is
in the "Mail Exchanger" field in the "Modify Dynamic DNS moderntravel d0t
dnsalias d01t com," do I put in mail d0t moderntravel d01t net?
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Torrey Lauer
Modern Travel Services
moderntravel DOT net
Rainbow Sky Travel
rainbow sky travel DOT net
"Javier Gomez [SBS MVP]" <javier_gomez@REMOVE.THIS.engineer.com> wrote in
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Javier Gomez [SBS MVP]
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Sat Nov 12, 2005 7:48 am Post subject:
Re: How to setup A record in Exchange? |
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I'm not sure I understand your question... but let me just make a comment->
Where did the "moderntravel d0t dnsalias d01t com" came from... is that the
hostname you picked in DynDNS.org?? If so, that's the only hostname you need
to use (IPowerWeb will create the MX record based on that).
You might want to use www.dnsstuff.com and www.dnsreport.com to check them
out.
--
Javier [SBS MVP]
www.msmvps.com/javier
<< SBS ROCKS!!! >>
"Torrey Lauer" <torrey@nospam.moderntravel.net> wrote in message
news:eQb%23VGx5FHA.3636@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
| Quote: | Javier,
Thanks for the help! I've downloaded the ddns software and have it
running.
However, I'm confused (STILL). I've asked IPowerWeb to create the new MX
record for me. I don't know if I used the right domain (exactly) though.
The new MX record that I've asked IPowerWeb to create is moderntravel d0t
dnsalias d01t com.
I used DynDNS.org to be able to use a "static" ip. My question for this
is in the "Mail Exchanger" field in the "Modify Dynamic DNS moderntravel
d0t dnsalias d01t com," do I put in mail d0t moderntravel d01t net?
--
Torrey Lauer
Modern Travel Services
moderntravel DOT net
Rainbow Sky Travel
rainbow sky travel DOT net
"Javier Gomez [SBS MVP]" <javier_gomez@REMOVE.THIS.engineer.com> wrote in
message news:evz1XNb5FHA.2092@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
Dyndns.org doesn't actually have software ddns that automatically
updates the ip address. Am I wrong? I've only seen their site refer
users to third party software to do the ip address updates.
Yes, the update software is not from them (most DDNS companies are like
that). But, that's not an issue...just download any app that supports
them.
DynDNS updater is free and runs as a service... everything you'll need.
http://www.download.com/DynDNS-Updater/3000-2381-10405775.html?part=dl-DynDNSUpd&subj=dl&tag=button
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Javier [SBS MVP]
www.msmvps.com/javier
SBS ROCKS!!!
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Torrey Lauer
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Sat Nov 12, 2005 9:05 am Post subject:
Re: How to setup A record in Exchange? |
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Yes, that's the host name I picked from DynDNS.org.
I will check those two sites out.
Thanks.
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Torrey Lauer
Modern Travel Services
moderntravel DOT net
Rainbow Sky Travel
rainbow sky travel DOT net
"Javier Gomez [SBS MVP]" <javier_gomez@REMOVE.THIS.engineer.com> wrote in
message news:ezMitsy5FHA.3444@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
| Quote: | I'm not sure I understand your question... but let me just make a
comment-> Where did the "moderntravel d0t dnsalias d01t com" came from...
is that the hostname you picked in DynDNS.org?? If so, that's the only
hostname you need to use (IPowerWeb will create the MX record based on
that).
You might want to use www.dnsstuff.com and www.dnsreport.com to check them
out.
--
Javier [SBS MVP]
www.msmvps.com/javier
SBS ROCKS!!!
"Torrey Lauer" <torrey@nospam.moderntravel.net> wrote in message
news:eQb%23VGx5FHA.3636@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
Javier,
Thanks for the help! I've downloaded the ddns software and have it
running.
However, I'm confused (STILL). I've asked IPowerWeb to create the new MX
record for me. I don't know if I used the right domain (exactly) though.
The new MX record that I've asked IPowerWeb to create is moderntravel d0t
dnsalias d01t com.
I used DynDNS.org to be able to use a "static" ip. My question for this
is in the "Mail Exchanger" field in the "Modify Dynamic DNS moderntravel
d0t dnsalias d01t com," do I put in mail d0t moderntravel d01t net?
--
Torrey Lauer
Modern Travel Services
moderntravel DOT net
Rainbow Sky Travel
rainbow sky travel DOT net
"Javier Gomez [SBS MVP]" <javier_gomez@REMOVE.THIS.engineer.com> wrote in
message news:evz1XNb5FHA.2092@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
Dyndns.org doesn't actually have software ddns that automatically
updates the ip address. Am I wrong? I've only seen their site refer
users to third party software to do the ip address updates.
Yes, the update software is not from them (most DDNS companies are like
that). But, that's not an issue...just download any app that supports
them.
DynDNS updater is free and runs as a service... everything you'll need.
http://www.download.com/DynDNS-Updater/3000-2381-10405775.html?part=dl-DynDNSUpd&subj=dl&tag=button
--
Javier [SBS MVP]
www.msmvps.com/javier
SBS ROCKS!!!
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