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richard · 26th May 2006

My answers below

My questions are:
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1) Has w2k3 got any built-in functionality for handling mail, or is this not technically possible/advised?

Technically yes, SMTP and POP but I wouldn't advise using them on their own

2) What POP/SMTP mail servers do you recommend? (I don't think a web interface is absolutely necessary for the mail - besides I don't want the client storing all the mail on the server - rather it was all downloaded) MailEnable Standard and Hmail have already been suggested and I've yet to look at them.

MDaemon was always good, slighty expensive though

3) Is it ok to have the POP/SMTP mail running on the same server and the web sites?

Depends on how loaded the server will be

4) Do I need to consider IP addresses when it comes to the mail, or is it like the web side of things in that I can set up virtual domains under the one IP.

You could run it all on 1 IP if you wish, but I like spreading them out

5) What about blacklisting of mail servers - is this something I need to consider and if so how would you guard against it?

Buy a decent mail package and it should protect your mail server from being used badly

6) Do I need an integrated anti-virus solution if running a mail service such as this?

Most will have AV support; usually additional cost; Don't expect to be able to use normal AV software as it will play havoc with your mail queues

7) How do you deal with disk quotas on Windows 2003 regarding mail (if I were opting for a web mail feature for example)?

Any good mail software will allow you to set limits per account

8) *Should I forget all this and use a free/cheap third party mail service? If so who do you use?*

Any serious host should invest in a good infrastructure

26th May 2006	#2 (permalink)
richard Platinum Bad Boy Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Great Oakley, Northants Age: 31 Posts: 1,291	My answers below My questions are: ----------------------- 1) Has w2k3 got any built-in functionality for handling mail, or is this not technically possible/advised? Technically yes, SMTP and POP but I wouldn't advise using them on their own 2) What POP/SMTP mail servers do you recommend? (I don't think a web interface is absolutely necessary for the mail - besides I don't want the client storing all the mail on the server - rather it was all downloaded) MailEnable Standard and Hmail have already been suggested and I've yet to look at them. MDaemon was always good, slighty expensive though 3) Is it ok to have the POP/SMTP mail running on the same server and the web sites? Depends on how loaded the server will be 4) Do I need to consider IP addresses when it comes to the mail, or is it like the web side of things in that I can set up virtual domains under the one IP. You could run it all on 1 IP if you wish, but I like spreading them out 5) What about blacklisting of mail servers - is this something I need to consider and if so how would you guard against it? Buy a decent mail package and it should protect your mail server from being used badly 6) Do I need an integrated anti-virus solution if running a mail service such as this? Most will have AV support; usually additional cost; Don't expect to be able to use normal AV software as it will play havoc with your mail queues 7) How do you deal with disk quotas on Windows 2003 regarding mail (if I were opting for a web mail feature for example)? Any good mail software will allow you to set limits per account 8) Should I forget all this and use a free/cheap third party mail service? If so who do you use? Any serious host should invest in a good infrastructure __________________ Thanks Richard