Setting up an email server
 

Does ne1 have a tutorial/walkthrough on setting up your own email server and making it secure. I have a spare PC which I thought I might try and use for this purpose.

I have a small network (2 pc's running XP Pro) connected to an SMC7004ABR router on NTL 1.5 BB.

I don't mind what OS I use (Linux, Win2000 or XP) and would be guided as to which programs I would need. I don't have my own domain yet.

Is this feasable or is it more trouble than it is worth? As u can see I would be starting from scratch. Any help/advice would be appreciated.

Q

Re: Setting up an email server
 

First question... why would you want to do this? if you can't answer this with a good response, then it is probably not worth setting up your own email server

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Ok, in that case do you have any experience with linux? if not, they you really need a windows based system, have a look at winmail:

http://www.soft32.com/download_11689.html

Only a free trial, but have a play with it and see how you get on....

Re: Setting up an email server
 

Absolutely pointless for personal use just because of the complexity.

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I had it setup for personal use for a while :shrug: I only suggested it because i will be able to help better with any problems that Questor has.

Have you got any recommendations Frank?

Re: Setting up an email server
 

Well, linux is preferable obviously :D Any of the major open source mail platforms are good, and I doubt a commercial linux product is in the running for a personal mail server.

Otherwise, for Windows I would suggest Exchange server or http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&ie...G=Search&meta=

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Or CommuniGate Pro for Windows

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I use hMailServer (OpenSource) for my Mail server on Windows XP

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Thx for the comments guys. I must admit I am temped to try a Linux solution (like I said this is a hobby). If it doesn't work out I have made a note of your sugestions and I will be back if I get stuck.

Thx again

Q

Re: Setting up an email server
 

I used the excellent Mercury Transport system on Netware in the past, its also available for Windows.

http://www.pmail.com/overviews/ovw_mercury.htm

Its an great (free) mail server with POP3, IMAP, spam filtering and mailist support but lacks groupware features.

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I use this one on one of my Windows servers :tu: