XFOR: How to Create an Active File to Use with NNTP (194126)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Exchange Server 5.0
  • Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5
This article was previously published under Q194126

SUMMARY

Exchange Server 5.0 and 5.5 allow you to import newsgroups for a particular news feed through what is known as an active file, which can be provided by the Usenet hub, or you can create one using Telnet.

MORE INFORMATION

  1. To create an active file using Telnet, first connect to the NNTP Server on port 119 using Telnet by clicking Start, then Run, and typing the following command:

    telnet <newsvr> 119

  2. If the NNTP server requires authentication you will need to authenticate yourself using the Authinfo command. See the following example:

    authinfo user <domainname\username> authinfo pass <Password>

  3. In Telnet, turn on logging by selecting Start Logging from the Terminal menu option. Choose any file name you like. The new NewsFeed Wizard doesn't require a specific file name. Then type the following:

    list active

    This will dump the list of all of the newsgroups the server knows about.
  4. When you are done, turn off the logging by selecting Stop Logging on the Terminal menu.
The newly created file will be an active list for you to use on the server. The file can also be edited for your needs if necessary.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:4/28/2005
Keywords:kbhowto KB194126
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