Article: Q259146
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): winnt:5.5 SP3
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): exc55sp3 kbExchange550preSP4fix kbExchange550sp4Fix
Last Modified: 11-NOV-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Exchange Server, version 5.5 SP3
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SYMPTOMS
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After you apply Exchange Server 5.5 Service Pack 3 to an Exchange Server
computer in a large multiserver (larger than six servers) site, the time that it
takes to deliver mail to recipients on different servers may increase
dramatically.
CAUSE
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This issue can occur because a previous fix in build 2576 of the message
transfer agent (MTA) introduces a blocking issue that negatively affects mail
delivery performance.
RESOLUTION
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To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Exchange Server 5.5.
For additional information, click the following article number to view the
article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q191014 XGEN: How to Obtain the latest Exchange Server 5.5 Service Pack
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft Exchange Server
version 5.5 Service Pack 3. This problem was first corrected in Exchange Server
5.5 Service Pack 4.
Additional query words:
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Keywords : exc55sp3 kbExchange550preSP4fix kbExchange550sp4Fix
Technology : kbExchangeSearch kbZNotKeyword2 kbExchange550SP3
Version : winnt:5.5 SP3
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbfix
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