SMTP: First Contact Form for SMTP Gateway

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft SMTP Gateway, versions 2.1b and 3.0

Please use the checklist in this article to collect information on your system before calling Microsoft Product Support Services. You will be able to work with a Microsoft service engineer much more efficiently if all the information that might be needed to trace and resolve your problem is in front of you. In addition, any troubleshooting information the article may include may also help you solve your problem. Please be as complete and as specific as possible when you fill this form out.

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               MICROSOFT SMTP GATEWAY PROBLEM REPORT FORM

MICROSOFT MAIL        Post office version: _____________________

                             Network name: _____________________

                         Post office name: _____________________

Gateway version:   3.0 new       3.0 update        2.xx

TCP/IP version:   MS    FTP    LAN Workplace for MS-DOS    Pathways

Network operating system:    LAN Man    Novell    Pathworks    NFS

List any error messages

Is this a new installation?   YES/NO

Has it worked before?   YES/NO

Is the problem common to one user?   YES/NO

Is the problem common to one post office?   YES/NO

Can you send?  YES/NO      Receive?   YES/NO

If Novell, check database for hidden files, rights, etc.

Get a log file (procedure below) as well as these CFG files in the SMTP directory: ADDR_MAP.CFG and LOCAL.CFG. Mail, fax, or email the new SMTPGATE.LOG file to Microsoft Product Support Services.

To get a log file

1. Stop the SMTP Gateway.

   drive>\log\smtpold.log

   startup command.

Describe the problem