84 GroupWise 7 Installation Guidenovdocx (en) 22 June 20094.2.2 GroupWise System RequirementsThe GroupWise system in which you install the Internet Agent must meet the followingrequirements: The domain’s version must be equal to or later than the Internet Agent’s version. The domain’sversion is determined by the Message Transfer Agent (MTA) version running for it. The versions of any post offices that the Internet Agent will access on behalf of POP3 orIMAP4 clients must be equal to or later than the Internet Agent’s version. A post office’sversion is determined by the Post Office Agent (POA) version running against it.4.2.3 Internet Connectivity RequirementsBefore you install the Internet Agent, you need to ensure that your network is configured for Internetconnectivity. Internet Connection: You can connect to the Internet using a direct connection over a leasedline or a standard switched telephone line. Internet Domain Name: You must have an Internet domain name. The domain name must bedefined by an MX RR (mail exchanger resource record) in DNS. DNS Server Access or Relay Host Access: If you want the Internet Agent to send messagesdirectly to other SMTP hosts, it requires access to a DNS server for address resolution.Otherwise, it requires access to a relay host that can perform the address resolution andmessage routing. Make sure the server where you plan to install the Internet Agent isconfigured to access a DNS server or can access your relay host. For specific details, refer toyour server documentation. IP Address: The Internet Agent’s server requires a static IP address and a fully qualifiedhostname.4.3 Planning the GroupWise Internet AgentUse Section 4.6, “GroupWise Internet Agent Installation Worksheet,” on page 100 to record yourdecisions about how to install the Internet Agent as you review the following considerations: Section 4.3.1, “Selecting the Internet Agent Platform,” on page 85 Section 4.3.2, “Gathering Server Information,” on page 85 Section 4.3.3, “Selecting the Internet Agent Installation Directory,” on page 86 Section 4.3.4, “Gathering Domain and Gateway Information,” on page 86 Section 4.3.5, “Selecting the Gateway Object Name,” on page 87 Section 4.3.6, “Specifying the Internet Mail Domain Name for Your GroupWise System,” onpage 87 Section 4.3.7, “Handling Outbound Mail,” on page 87 Section 4.3.8, “Enabling the Internet Agent Web Console,” on page 88 Section 4.3.9, “NetWare Installation Options: Automatic Startup and Clustering,” on page 88
