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On 9/3/08 1:04 PM, "Winders, Timothy A" <[email protected]> wrote: > On 9/3/08 12:59 PM, "Jason Fesler" <[email protected]> wrote: > >>> I agree, it's not the "right way to do things". Running a mail server used >>> to be much easier. Volunteers to help set things up "the right way" are >>> always welcome. :-) >> >> Supporting those clients who can't connect is cheaper or more accessible >> for you? >> > > At this point, yes. We offer SSL/VPN connections back into the network which > (so far) has always fixed the problem if the client is unable to work with > their ISP to get smtp settings for their email program. > > It's a matter of resources and priorities. I'd also like to setup an > automated provisioning server, but don't know how to do that. > > There are many projects "in the wings". Registering students and making sure > they can pay for classes always seems to bubble to the top, though. ;-) > > Of course, this is getting a bit off topic for NANOG, so I'll stop there. > > Tim Winders | Associate Dean of Information Technology | South Plains College This thread has inspired me to get off my duff and "get it done". I now have a properly working MSA running on port 587 requiring authentication. A few updates to user documentation and we'll be setup and running. Thanks for the kick in the pants. :-) Tim Winders | Associate Dean of Information Technology | South Plains College
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