Topic Last Modified: 2007-05-16

You can create two types of domains in Windows Server 2008: alias domains and remote domains. Alias domains let you create secondary domains that point to the default domain and use its settings, including the Drop directory. Any message sent to an alias domain is stamped with the default domain name.

Remote domains can be set for domains that you frequently send messages to. For each remote domain, you can set a predetermined delivery route and require that Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption be used in all sessions with that domain. You can also use a wildcard character in the name so that all inclusive domains for the domain you're creating use the same settings. Use an asterisk (*) as the first character, followed by a period (.). For example, you can use the asterisk as a wildcard character in the following format:

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*.example.com

Procedure

To create an alias domain in Microsoft Management Console

  1. In Microsoft Management Console, expand the SMTP virtual server. For instructions about how to start Microsoft Management Console, see Start Microsoft Management Console.

  2. Select Domains.

  3. On the Action menu, point to New, and then click Domain.

  4. Use the New SMTP Domain Wizard to set up a local (alias) domain.

To create a remote domain in Microsoft Management Console

  1. In Microsoft Management Console, expand an SMTP virtual server.

  2. Select Domains.

  3. On the Action menu, point to New, and then click Domain.

  4. Use the New SMTP Domain Wizard to set up a remote domain.

  5. To designate a route domain, set authentication for outgoing messages, or use TLS encryption, select the domain in the results pane, click Properties on the Action menu, and then specify the options.

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