XFOR: IMC Generates NDR with Mail From: <> (200059)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Exchange Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Exchange Server 5.0
  • Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5
  • Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server

This article was previously published under Q200059

SUMMARY

The following items generate a non-delivery report (NDR) with an empty Mail From: <> header:
  • Exchange Server 4.0 Internet Mail Connector (IMC).
  • Internet Mail Service in Exchange Server 5.0 and 5.5.
  • The SMTP virtual server in Exchange 2000 Server.
This is the preferred method in accordance with RFC 2821 Section 3.7.

MORE INFORMATION

This is done to avoid looping error messages between servers as described in the RFC.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:4/28/2005
Keywords:kbinfo KB200059