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Choosing E-mail Server Software
By Newsdesk | March 18, 2008
When it comes time to change your email server software or put together a network so people can send their emails back and forth to different web addresses and within their own network, you have quite a few from which to choose. Here is a list of the most popular email servers used: Linux email server, Merak mail server and Kerio mail server. These three are some of the ones you will see mentioned most often.
The Linux email server is a pretty popular choice for email server software for two big reasons. The first is that you do not have to register the software. The second is that you do not have to purchase the software. But of course there is a down side to using Linux. It can be complicated due to it’s programming language. It is definitely not software for beginners.
The Merak mail server is a server that is used widely in Local Area Networks, such as those used in businesses. It can be used with both the Microsoft and Linux operating systems. There are different levels of services that Merak offers and they vary, such as how many users can be utilizing the software program at one time. If you use this program, then go with version PP since it also includes the use of an email address list that everyone in the office can use to send emails.
Last on the list is Kerio mail server. This is the full service, one-stop shopping solution for email servers. It is used for corporate businesses and comes equipped with anti-spam, anti-virus and a host of other protective measures to keep your email server working in top shape. The bonus for using Kerio is that it works with Smartphones, as well as wireless, to communicate calendars and important emails while you are away from your desk.
There are a few things to keep in mind when choosing email server software. The first is how much it is going to be used. The second is the initial set up and the costs for doing the set up. You should also keep in mind the amount of time it will take to keep the server up and running. If it is going to be used a lot and by many people, then you may want to check into commercial grade servers.
Article courtesy of Technology Explained
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