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BMail Security Appliance and Edge Server routing - 4.Feb.2008 4:32:56 PM

ajames1526

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Hello,

I was wondering about any of your thoughts about placing an Edge server role in front of a Symantec Mail Security Appliance. Since there is an EdgeSync agreement with the AD site and there is a default send connector between the HUB and Edge would there be a problem with having a device in between the two? Or does it have to be HUB directory to Edge with nothing in the middle?

Thanks

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RE: BMail Security Appliance and Edge Server routing - 7.Feb.2008 9:12:30 AM

tfd6412

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I'm not familiar with that device, but I'm assuming it will handle Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, and SMTP relaying duties. Thus, my question would be why bother with the Edge at all? The Edge role leaves a lot to be desired, in my opinion. I know others here share the same opinion.

If you really want to do a multi-tiered approach, you can install the anti-spam agents on the Hub Transport server as well. But I'm betting that Symantec appliance will be more than adequate.

Bob

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RE: BMail Security Appliance and Edge Server routing - 12.Feb.2008 11:31:30 AM

dssbreilly

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i tend to agree.

just use the appliance as the relay for outbound and smtp gateway inbound.

keep it simple thats the key

why pay for a new hardware and os license etc..if you dont have to.

if you already got the new hardware for the edge server use it as a mailbox server instead and setup the failover options instead. nice ROI on it then.

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