plz help me

Hello every one ...

i m developing a website using asp.net and sql server .. & need to send email after registration and i know i need to configure Sql Mail ...

so plz tel me wht i needto do, to configure sql mail ... i m using sql server 2000 ..

OS: XP Pro with service pack 2

can i configure my mail client through Outlook 2003 or i need to have Ms Exchange server ...

plz guyz guide me step by step wht i need to do ...

Thanx for ur Cooperation
Kamran SorathiaHere is a link that might help:

http://expertanswercenter.techtarget.com/eac/knowledgebaseAnswer/0,295199,sid63_gci980136,00.html