Article: Q200059
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): exc4 exc5 exc55
Last Modified: 07-AUG-1999
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 4.0, 5.0, 5.5
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SUMMARY
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The Microsoft Exchange Server 4.0 Internet Mail Connector (IMC), or the Internet
Mail Service in Microsoft Exchange Server 5.0 and 5.5, generates a non-delivery
report (NDR) with an empty Mail From: <> header. This is the preferred
method in accordance with RFC 821 Section 3.6.
MORE INFORMATION
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This is done to avoid looping error messages between servers as described in the
RFC.
Additional query words: IMS
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Keywords : exc4 exc5 exc55
Technology : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbExchange550 kbExchange400 kbZNotKeyword2
Version : winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5
Issue type : kbinfo
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