Database Mail - Could not connect (no such host)!

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Database Mail - Could not connect (no such host)!

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June 17, 2013 at 10:16 am

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Hi all,
Tried to find a fix on here for my issue but everything I've found re the above problem me and my team have eliminated so was wondering if someone else could suggest something?
I've just installed SQL Server 2008 R2 on a new virtual server (VM Ware) running Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise which was installed from an image of another virtual server which I also installed SQL Server on which performs perfectly.
The SQL Server install has gone fine however, I've set up database mail and used exactly the same settings and configurations as the previous server but keep getting the following error/exception message when I try to send a test email through SSMS:
"The mail could not be sent to the recipients because of the mail server failure.......Exception message: Could not connect to mail server (No such host is known)"
Things we've looked into:
Correct spelling of everything
Tested port 25 is open
No antivirus on virtual server to block connection
Antivirus on Exchange server allows connections via port 25
Other servers with the same database mail setup can send and receive test emails
Can telnet to Exchange server from virtual server
Can ping Exchange server from virtual server
We're at a bit of a loss, can anyone suggest anything please? :ermm:
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Elliott Whitlow SSC Guru Points: 102402 More actions · Answer 1

I know you said everything is spelled correctly and you could connect via telnet and ping.

I'm verifying that you are trying telnet and ping by name and not IP address, the reason I ask is I want to be sure that name resolution is out of the question.

You didn't by change accidently set a port number in the account setup?

Because really you've tested everything I could think of..

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Elliott Whitlow (6/17/2013)
I know you said everything is spelled correctly and you could connect via telnet and ping.
I'm verifying that you are trying telnet and ping by name and not IP address, the reason I ask is I want to be sure that name resolution is out of the question.
You didn't by change accidently set a port number in the account setup?
Because really you've tested everything I could think of..
CEWII

Thanks for your reply Elliot, we've used both IP and actual name to telnet onto and ping the Exchange server. I've also double checked the various ports and they're all fine as well. (Baffled!)

Incidentally, if I setup a new DB mail account using my gmail account details I get another exception message stating "Cannot send mails to mail server. (The operation has timed out.)"

I'm at a complete loss! :crazy:

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Elliott Whitlow SSC Guru Points: 102402 More actions · Answer 3

As for your internal exchange I'm sorry but you have me baffled as well..

For GMail that is a little tricky BUT they are pretty straightforward..

Here is what I have used:

I blanked out a bunch of stuff but you get the idea..

CEWII

WWDMark Hall of Fame Points: 3157 More actions · Answer 4

Thanks Elliot, we're scheduled to have another look at this one tomorrow. The only difference I've got on my gmail setup is the port number so I'll give that a go. Cheers again.

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kevaburg SSCoach Points: 18131 More actions · Answer 5

Are the two machines no the same subnet? If not then there might be an ACL on a border router blocking the port.

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kevaburg (6/19/2013)
Are the two machines no the same subnet? If not then there might be an ACL on a border router blocking the port.

Good thinking Penfold! 🙂

They're both on the same subnet and we can ping the exchange server from the virtual server so doesn't look like its an ACL issue. (Didn't even think about that scenario, cheers!!)

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