Stupid Noob Questions 1

[jcrapps]

Hi All,
This will be my first exchange server, so I still have some fundamental questions about the initial setup. Pardon my ignorance. I'm really trying to learn the basics here.:

I currently have the basic installation for Exchange Server 2007 finished on my new server.

1. I'm planning to set up a one-server exchange environment, so I won't be using an edge server, just a hub server, with the three basic roles. Will I be placing this exchange server in the DMZ or internal? I would imagine DMZ, but I'm not sure. I'm also concerned because the internal network's domain name is not a web name. It's in the form of DOMAIN1, instead of company1.com. So the exchange server is EXCH1.DOMAIN1. Will this be a problem when trying to access it from the internet?

2. I'm confused about SSL certificates. I want to eventually employ Outlook Anywhere, OWA, and ActiveSync for mobile devices. I'm told that I need to contact a third party for a Microsoft Exchange 2007 certificate. This will be imported into the Exchange Server? Is this third party SSL certificate necessary?

3. I read that I have the basic receive connectors created during installation. I need to create a send connector too. The articles that I read only talk about creating connectors in conjuntion with edge servers, and I won't be using this. What type of send connector would I have to create for a single exchange server environment?

I'm going to have more questions for sure, but this is a good starting point.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Zelandakh]

1. LAN not DMZ. DMZ is an outdated concept and should be best forgotten. No it won't be a problem having different names.
2. Yes it is necessary. Visit GoDaddy and get their basic certificate. Depending on the firewall you may need one for that too if it is ISA.
3. You'll only need to 2 basic connectors - ports 25 and 587. They get created during install (except as outlined in one of my FAQs).

 

[jcrapps]

Thanks for your help Zelandakh! Where is your FAQ?

 

[jcrapps]

Nevermind, found it, thanks.

 

[Cstorms]

You can create your own certificate, you dont need to go buy one unless you are trying to look more official.

 

[jcrapps]

On thing though. If you have two receive connectors, how does the exchange server manage to send mail, without a send connector?

 

[Cstorms]

The send connector is created if you are going to be using a relay server such as Edge subscriptions or maybe Zix or sending through your isp, otherwise it will use the hub transport role to send (after the appropriate setup)