Mail Server Networking Help

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Hello,

I am in need of BIG help here please.

I have two servers both Server 2003 OS. I am trying to get the second server
on the internal network but have a seperate Public IP.

Current Config: First server is a webserver with mailserver on the same box.
Second server is mail only. they are currently behind a router that is
giving the IP's
192.168.0.5 Web/Mail
192.168.0.6 Mail

I have port forwarded the corrosponding ports to the machines and all works
well.

However I am trying to put the mail server on a different router with a
different public IP and have the mail servers somehow connect internally VIA?

I would need the mailboxes to be a UNC for the use of a back up mailserver
So in the event one IP on a Public DNS is down I can still get the mail.
I have exhausted my knowledge here and very worn out trying to get this to
work.
Any suggestions or maybe a change in my direction here in which I cannot see?

I thought of two nics in both servers and then routintg the servers
together.But for some reason this sounds wrong?

Thank you very much
Joe
 
you may want to keep both servers use the same IP 5 and 6 and then add another NIC for the public IP.

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.
Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services. Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more help.
Hello,

I am in need of BIG help here please.

I have two servers both Server 2003 OS. I am trying to get the second server
on the internal network but have a seperate Public IP.

Current Config: First server is a webserver with mailserver on the same box.
Second server is mail only. they are currently behind a router that is
giving the IP's
192.168.0.5 Web/Mail
192.168.0.6 Mail

I have port forwarded the corrosponding ports to the machines and all works
well.

However I am trying to put the mail server on a different router with a
different public IP and have the mail servers somehow connect internally VIA?

I would need the mailboxes to be a UNC for the use of a back up mailserver
So in the event one IP on a Public DNS is down I can still get the mail.
I have exhausted my knowledge here and very worn out trying to get this to
work.
Any suggestions or maybe a change in my direction here in which I cannot see?

I thought of two nics in both servers and then routintg the servers
together.But for some reason this sounds wrong?

Thank you very much
Joe
 
Hello Bob
Thank you for your help this is a big relief.

So let me try to understand this?

keep both servers in their present location behind the 1st router and add a
nic to the mail server and connect it to the other router which will get the
other Public IP.

Is this correct?

Thank you
Joe
 
Yes.

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.
Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services. Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more help.
Hello Bob
Thank you for your help this is a big relief.

So let me try to understand this?

keep both servers in their present location behind the 1st router and add a
nic to the mail server and connect it to the other router which will get the
other Public IP.

Is this correct?

Thank you
Joe
 
Thank you very much I am so relieved.

Joe

Robert L said:
Yes.

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.
Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services. Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more help.
Hello Bob
Thank you for your help this is a big relief.

So let me try to understand this?

keep both servers in their present location behind the 1st router and add a
nic to the mail server and connect it to the other router which will get the
other Public IP.

Is this correct?

Thank you
Joe
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Hello Bob,
Thank you again for your help.

I have one last question. Everything is working fine.
I can now see all the workgroup in one window. I am experiencing a small
problem.

Everytime I click to open one of the computers in the workgroup it prompts
me for credentials. Can I get rid of this so my servers can share without me
logging them on everytime they reboot or lose connection?

That is all
Thank you
Joe
 
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