Search Again: Re: Spare MX From: Jeff Folk Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 Time: 8:26:54 am Correct! Jeff ----- Original Message ----- Subject: Re: Spare MX > Thanks Jeff, but I may have been unclear (as I cant fit the answer to my > thoughts:-) I am NOT talking of a backup server - more like a backup MX... > > - Now: > > MX -> mail.runtime.net > here is the server#1 running > > MX -> mail2.runtime.net > server#2 inactive here, just the software not running and a backup > of the settings everyday from server#1 > > > - After catastrophe: > > MX -> mail.runtime.net > server#1 is gone with the building > > MX -> mail2.runtime.net > server#2 activated and the settings installed > > By this I had to do nothing with DNS that has to propagate through the DNS > system (with a delay) all mail will be going to the right server. > > I do realize I have to notify my users to shift to another server to > read/send but must be faster that the alternative to have the DNS propagate > (1-2 days) > > Is there something I missed or incorrect in this assumption? > > Bo --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.461 / Virus Database: 260 - Release Date: 3/10/2003

Messages In This Thread: Spare MX by Bo K. Engelbrecht on Mar 11, 2003 at 7:35:23 am Re: Spare MX by Jeff Folk on Mar 11, 2003 at 7:49:01 am Re: Spare MX by Bo K. Engelbrecht on Mar 11, 2003 at 8:19:59 am Re: Spare MX by Jeff Folk on Mar 11, 2003 at 8:26:54 am