What DNS is needed for Autodiscover?

[R***@Logan.com]

ok, so an A reocrd is for the host's IP and the MX
record points to one's mailserver, and the TXT record
prevents people from using your domain as a
joe job spam source. like:

Logan.com. A 207.58.244.114
MX 10 Logan.com..
MX 20 Backup.Logan.com..
TXT "v=spf1 mx -all"

for SIP one needs SRV records (skipping NAPTR records?)
http://www.voip-info.org/wiki-DNS+SRV like:

;; Priority Weight Port Target
_sips._tcp.Logan.com. SRV 10 1 5061 Logan.com.
SRV 20 1 5061 Backup.Logan.com.
_sip._tcp.Logan.com. SRV 10 1 5060 Logan.com.
SRV 20 1 5060 Backup.Logan.com.
_sip._udp.Logan.com. SRV 10 1 5060 Logan.com.
SRV 20 1 5060 Backup.Logan.com.

What records are required for Exchange Autodiscover used with
ActiveSync and the new Apple OS?

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb232838(EXCHG.80).aspx
http://news.worldofapple.com/archives/2008/10/25/latest-snow-leopard-build-10a190-now-available-seed-notes/

Rob


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[Aaron]

Exchange/Outlook autodiscover works by pointing the Outlook client to a
server hosting an XML file, I think. Or at least it returns information
back on the server name, etc.

I don't know if there's a more generic "standard" where it can lookup a TXT
record or something to get basic configuration info like pop/smtp server and
whatever else might be needed.

Autodiscover also has different "standards" based on the Outlook revision.
The latest service pack for Outlook 2007 offers more flexibility in the DNS
entries that help it locate the autodiscover server. A DNS entry of
"autodiscover.domain.com" works, rather than some of the other more
complicated options before.

If there is an autodiscover that works for any client/server, I'd be
interested...it'd make life easier. If I had a nickel for each of our users
who *still* have an incorrect smtp or pop setting after all these years, I'd
be a rich man. Well, maybe I'd have enough for a cup of coffee at any rate.
:)

-----Original Message-----
From: CommuniGate Pro Discussions [mailto:***@mail.stalker.com] On
Behalf Of ***@Logan.com
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 1:51 PM
To: CommuniGate Pro Discussions
Subject: What DNS is needed for Autodiscover?

ok, so an A reocrd is for the host's IP and the MX
record points to one's mailserver, and the TXT record
prevents people from using your domain as a
joe job spam source. like:

Logan.com. A 207.58.244.114
MX 10 Logan.com..
MX 20 Backup.Logan.com..
TXT "v=spf1 mx -all"

for SIP one needs SRV records (skipping NAPTR records?)
http://www.voip-info.org/wiki-DNS+SRV like:

;; Priority Weight Port Target
_sips._tcp.Logan.com. SRV 10 1 5061 Logan.com.
SRV 20 1 5061 Backup.Logan.com.
_sip._tcp.Logan.com. SRV 10 1 5060 Logan.com.
SRV 20 1 5060 Backup.Logan.com.
_sip._udp.Logan.com. SRV 10 1 5060 Logan.com.
SRV 20 1 5060 Backup.Logan.com.

What records are required for Exchange Autodiscover used with
ActiveSync and the new Apple OS?

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb232838(EXCHG.80).aspx
http://news.worldofapple.com/archives/2008/10/25/latest-snow-leopard-build-1
0a190-now-available-seed-notes/

Rob


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[David Brookfield]

Isn't that SPF record supposed to use a tilda (~) and not a minus sign?

David

Post by Aaron
Exchange/Outlook autodiscover works by pointing the Outlook client to a
server hosting an XML file, I think. Or at least it returns information
back on the server name, etc.
I don't know if there's a more generic "standard" where it can lookup a TXT
record or something to get basic configuration info like pop/smtp server and
whatever else might be needed.
Autodiscover also has different "standards" based on the Outlook revision.
The latest service pack for Outlook 2007 offers more flexibility in the DNS
entries that help it locate the autodiscover server. A DNS entry of
"autodiscover.domain.com" works, rather than some of the other more
complicated options before.
If there is an autodiscover that works for any client/server, I'd be
interested...it'd make life easier. If I had a nickel for each of our users
who *still* have an incorrect smtp or pop setting after all these years, I'd
be a rich man. Well, maybe I'd have enough for a cup of coffee at any rate.
:)
-----Original Message-----
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 1:51 PM
To: CommuniGate Pro Discussions
Subject: What DNS is needed for Autodiscover?
ok, so an A reocrd is for the host's IP and the MX
record points to one's mailserver, and the TXT record
prevents people from using your domain as a
Logan.com. A 207.58.244.114
MX 10 Logan.com..
MX 20 Backup.Logan.com..
TXT "v=spf1 mx -all"
for SIP one needs SRV records (skipping NAPTR records?)
;; Priority Weight Port Target
_sips._tcp.Logan.com. SRV 10 1 5061 Logan.com.
SRV 20 1 5061 Backup.Logan.com.
_sip._tcp.Logan.com. SRV 10 1 5060 Logan.com.
SRV 20 1 5060 Backup.Logan.com.
_sip._udp.Logan.com. SRV 10 1 5060 Logan.com.
SRV 20 1 5060 Backup.Logan.com.
What records are required for Exchange Autodiscover used with
ActiveSync and the new Apple OS?
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb232838(EXCHG.80).aspx
http://news.worldofapple.com/archives/2008/10/25/latest-snow-leopard-build-1
0a190-now-available-seed-notes/
Rob
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[R***@Logan.com]

Post by David Brookfield
Isn't that SPF record supposed to use a tilda (~) and not a minus sign?

If you get mail that claims to be from Logan.com not
from one of my MX hosts, pls don't "accept but mark" (softfail)
but reject the spam message. http://www.openspf.org/SPF_Record_Syntax

The domain owner adds the spf record them selves, trust the
owner of the mail server! As a domain owner, pls make your
SPF records as tight as you can so others don't see spam
with your domain, even in their Junk folder.

Post by David Brookfield
server hosting an XML file

do you have an example of this xml file and
perhaps the URL that outlook/activesync requests?

kinda sounds like http://wpad.Logan.com/wpad.dat
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_Proxy_Autodiscovery_Protocol
so its a good theory.

it sure would be nice to do outlook Autodiscover
now that mac users will soon be able to use them too.

Rob


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[Andy Igoshin]

Post by R***@Logan.com

Post by Aaron
server hosting an XML file

do you have an example of this xml file and
perhaps the URL that outlook/activesync requests?

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb204153.aspx
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940881

-----------------------------------------------------------------------
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Autodiscover
xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/exchange/autodiscover/responseschema/2006">
<Response
xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/exchange/autodiscover/outlook/responseschema/2006a">
<Account>
<AccountType>email</AccountType>
<Action>settings</Action>
<Protocol>
<Type>IMAP</Type>
<Server>your.mailserver.org</Server>
<Port>993</Port>
<SPA>off</SPA>
<SSL>on</SSL>
<AuthRequired>on</AuthRequired>
</Protocol>
<Protocol>
<Type>SMTP</Type>
<Server>your.mailserver.org</Server>
<Port>587</Port>
<SPA>off</SPA>
<SSL>on</SSL>
<AuthRequired>on</AuthRequired>
<UsePOPAuth>on</UsePOPAuth>
</Protocol>
</Account>
</Response>
</Autodiscover>
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

Post by R***@Logan.com
it sure would be nice to do outlook Autodiscover
now that mac users will soon be able to use them too.
Rob

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[Karl]

It would be a good idea if CGP automatically generated this XML file
for each CGP domain.

All we would need to do then is to configure the SRV records.

Karl

Post by Andy Igoshin

Post by R***@Logan.com

Post by Aaron
server hosting an XML file

do you have an example of this xml file and
perhaps the URL that outlook/activesync requests?

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb204153.aspx
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940881
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Autodiscover
xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/exchange/autodiscover/responseschema/2006
">
<Response
xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/exchange/autodiscover/outlook/responseschema/2006a
">
<Account>
<AccountType>email</AccountType>
<Action>settings</Action>
<Protocol>
<Type>IMAP</Type>
<Server>your.mailserver.org</Server>
<Port>993</Port>
<SPA>off</SPA>
<SSL>on</SSL>
<AuthRequired>on</AuthRequired>
</Protocol>
<Protocol>
<Type>SMTP</Type>
<Server>your.mailserver.org</Server>
<Port>587</Port>
<SPA>off</SPA>
<SSL>on</SSL>
<AuthRequired>on</AuthRequired>
<UsePOPAuth>on</UsePOPAuth>
</Protocol>
</Account>
</Response>
</Autodiscover>
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

Post by R***@Logan.com
it sure would be nice to do outlook Autodiscover
now that mac users will soon be able to use them too.
Rob

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