Windows Server 2008 Mail Services ?

[Arasaran]

Hello,

i make a server system comparison, usually i work with mac os X.

At the Mail point i got stuck because i found nothing about an integratet solution for some Mail Server ?

I know that MS use an extra Exchange server for that thing but is there a way for the Windows Server 2008 that he can send some Mails ?

And if yes what technologies are supportet ?
SMTP ?
POP and IMAP
SSL/TLS encryption ?
Mailing lists ?
WebMail ?
Junk mail filtering ?
Virus detection ?

Thanks for reply.

Kind regards.
Ara

 

[mmthomas]

I know that MS use an extra Exchange server for that thing but is there a way for the Windows Server 2008 that he can send some Mails ?

And if yes what technologies are supportet ?
SMTP ?
POP and IMAP
SSL/TLS encryption ?
Mailing lists ?
WebMail ?
Junk mail filtering ?
Virus detection ?

For just Windows Server 2008 -- without Exchange -- you can set up the SMTP service to serve as a mail relay, but otherwise there is no built-in email functionality:
No pop/imap
No mailing lists
No webmail
No junk/virus filtering

You need to install Exchange or another email program to get those features.

Of course, you can USE webmail with SSL from a server, but a 2008 server can't BE a webmail or email server without other software.

 

[ZannaLela]

The main advantage that drives investment in an MSC is the idea that it will be cheaper to operate over time than multiple local mailrooms , thus paying for itself and then saving the institution money over time.